Orange Sun Coral (Tubastraea faulkneri)

Coral in the family Caryophylliidae.

Orange Sun Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameTubastraea faulkneri
FamilyCaryophylliidae
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, typically found on deep reefs and overhangs in depths of 20-100+ meters.

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