UFO Scoly
Trade nameCommunity known
A Scolymia trade name for concentric color rings that make the coral look like a flying disc from above. Neatness of the rings drives its value.
Lineage Information
- Taxon
- スコリミア(Scolymia)
Names & Synonyms
- Trade nameUFO Scoly
- Trade nameUFOスコリミア
- SynonymUFO Scolymia
- SynonymUFOスコリ
Overview
'UFO Scoly' is a trade name for specimens whose color bands run in concentric rings from the center to the edge. The name describes the layout, not a lineage from a specific farm. More rings with cleanly separated colors rate higher, and specimens with three or more ring colors are sometimes sold at ultra or master grade. Keep it under low-to-moderate light and gentle flow on the sand bed, with night feeding. We register it here as a named pattern and do not assert origin.
How to identify
Bleeding types show soft color transitions and Warpaint irregular streaks, whereas UFO shows regular bands with crisp edges. A specimen with a single ring is rarely called UFO and is treated simply as a rimmed piece.
Grade tiers
Grade names used in the trade for this genus. Criteria vary by seller.
- Standard
- Single- or two-color specimens, mostly solid green, red or orange with faint or no pattern.
- Select
- Two to three colors with a clearly defined concentric or radial pattern, a step above standard in color intensity.
- Ultra
- Three or more colors with distinct concentric or splatter patterns, traded as "Ultra Scoly".
- Master
- Top tier with four or more colors approaching a rainbow, sold as "Master Scoly"; named specimens such as Bleeding Apple and Warpaint fall here.
Grades are assigned at the seller's discretion based on color count, pattern and color intensity. Lighting in photos (blue-heavy actinics in particular) changes the impression greatly, so check the specimen in person or under neutral light where possible.
Typical price range
Roughly 30,000-150,000 yen per specimen as a guide. Prices vary widely with ring count, color count and seller.
Varies widely by season, specimen and seller. Treat as a rough guide.
Other lineages in this genus
Other Named Lineages within this genus.
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