Cockscomb Leather Coral (Lobophytum cristagalli)

Coral in the family Alcyoniidae.

Cockscomb Leather Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameLobophytum cristagalli
FamilyAlcyoniidae
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 74-78°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 Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.

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