Needle Coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
Coral in the family Pocilloporidae.
Quick facts
Scientific nameSeriatopora hystrix
FamilyPocilloporidae
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including Indonesia, Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
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