Cat's Paw Coral (Psammocora contigua)

Coral in the family Siderastreidae.

Cat's Paw Coral

Quick facts

Scientific namePsammocora contigua
FamilySiderastreidae
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 75-80°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the western Pacific islands.

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