Spiny Star Coral (Favites spinosa)

Coral in the family Faviidae.

Spiny Star Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameFavites spinosa
FamilyFaviidae
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 75-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and the central Pacific.

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