Cylinder Coral (Porites cylindrica)
Coral in the family Poritidae.
Quick facts
Scientific namePorites cylindrica
FamilyPoritidae
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Central Pacific, including Hawaii and Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
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