Plate Coral (Pleuractis scutaria)
Coral in the family Aiptasiidae.
Quick facts
Scientific namePleuractis scutaria
FamilyAiptasiidae
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reefs from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and beyond.
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