Double Head Warpaint Scoly
Transform Your Tank with a Rare Two-Headed Showpiece
Looking for something truly one-of-a-kind in the reef hobby? The Double Head Warpaint Scoly is exactly that — a naturally occurring two-polyp formation ofScolymia australiswearing a bold, contrasting color pattern that earns its "Warpaint" name every time light hits the water. Pieces like this are not mass-produced; they are selected individually for their striking facial contrast of reds, oranges, creams, and deep greens. This is the kind of specimen that anchors a display and draws every eye in the room.
As a large polyp stony coral (LPS), the Warpaint Scoly is a rewarding centerpiece for intermediate to advanced reef keepers who appreciate slow, deliberate growth and dramatic presence. Each polyp will expand beautifully under proper lighting, extending its fleshy disc to nearly twice its skeleton size during feeding — a mesmerizing display in any saltwater aquarium. Its relatively low flow requirements and tolerance for placement on the sandbed make it manageable, while the dual-head formation makes this particular specimen a genuinely rare find in the home aquarium market.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Warpaint Scoly (Double Head), Scolymia Coral
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Current Size:Double polyp formation — combined diameter approximately 3–4 inches (varies by individual specimen)
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Care Level:Moderate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — maintain at least 6 inches of clearance from neighboring corals
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Diet:Photosynthetic (zooxanthellae); benefits significantly from target feeding meaty foods such as mysis, Reef-Roids, or small chopped marine proteins 1–2x per week
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — keep well-spaced from adjacent corals
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | dKH 8–9.5 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow | Low to moderate PAR (50–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen leaving The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it is actively expanding and accepting food — never shipped stressed or fresh off import. When your Double Head Warpaint Scoly arrives, it's already proven itself; your job is simply to give it a great home.
