Mesenterina Scroll Coral

Turbinaria mesenterina is a scroll coral with a folded, lettuce-like plate form that creates unique three-dimensional structure in the mid-tank — it's architecturally distinct from anything else in an SPS system. Mid-tank placement under moderate light with medium flow; the folded plates need flow to reach the inner surfaces, so turbulent rather than laminar current works better for this species. Sediment accumulation inside the folds is the primary maintenance challenge — detritus trapped in the scroll can cause tissue death in those pockets, so target it with a turkey baster during water changes. No direct feeding needed, but stable alkalinity and calcium are critical — scroll corals are slower to recover from alk swings than faster-growing SPS because each affected plate takes months to replace.