Iron Man Palythoa (Palythoa sp.)

Coral in the family Sphenopidae.

Iron Man Palythoa

Quick facts

Scientific namePalythoa sp.
FamilySphenopidae
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region, with populations documented from Indonesia, Philippines, and broader tropical western Pacific coral reefs.

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