Studeriotes
Medusa Coral
Indo-Pacific - Islands of the Indopacific including Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
This coral does not derive its energy from the byproducts of photosynthesis. Studeriotes can be kept under all light conditions, but may feed more readily under subdued lighting.
Strong water movement is recommended.
Studeriotes feeds almost exclusively on phytoplankton, and requires both a steady supply of phytoplankton and sufficient flow to carry the food to its polyps. The addition of phytoplankton is also a benefit to rotifer populations that may be consumed by corals.
In terms of propagation, this genus has been successfully fragmented however asexual reproduction in this way is a slow process. While efforts to aquaculture Studeriotes are to be praised, it has yet to be shown that they can be propagated cost effectively. Perhaps in time new methods of propagation or even sexual reproduction will be available. For now however, it is unlikely that they are a sustainable harvest in captivity
from the Tidal Gardens web site
