Black Sun Coral (Tubastraea micrantha)

Coral in the family Dendrophylliidae.

Black Sun Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameTubastraea micrantha
FamilyDendrophylliidae
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Australian Archipelago.

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