Swollen Candy Cane Coral (Caulastraea tumida)

Coral in the family Dendrophylliidae.

Swollen Candy Cane Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameCaulastraea tumida
FamilyDendrophylliidae
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and throughout the western and central Pacific to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.

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