Lunar Eclipse Palythoa (Palythoa sp.)

Coral in the family Sphenopidae.

Lunar Eclipse Palythoa

Quick facts

Scientific namePalythoa sp.
FamilySphenopidae
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 74-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia and Australia; exact type locality uncertain due to widespread aquaculture of color morphs.

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