Carnation Coral (Dendronephthya hemprichi)

Coral in the family Nephtheidae.

Carnation Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameDendronephthya hemprichi
FamilyNephtheidae
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Indonesia and the Philippines.

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