Flaming Lotus Palythoa (Palythoa sp.)

Coral in the family Sphenopidae.

Flaming Lotus Palythoa

Quick facts

Scientific namePalythoa sp.
FamilySphenopidae
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific coral reef environments, particularly common in the Coral Triangle and throughout Southeast Asia.

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