Orange Sun Coral (Tubastraea coccinea)

Coral in the family Caryophylliidae.

Orange Sun Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameTubastraea coccinea
FamilyCaryophylliidae
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Origin and habitat

Western Atlantic from Florida through the Caribbean to Brazil, and Indo-Pacific regions including Hawaii.

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