Plate Coral (Pleuractis scutaria)

Coral in the family Aiptasiidae.

Plate Coral

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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