Description
Palythoa
Palythoa are vibrant, mat-forming colonial corals found throughout tropical reef regions, especially the Indo-Pacific. Renowned for their rapid growth and bold color patterns, they are ideal for adding movement and coverage to reef aquariums of all sizes.
- Lighting: Low to moderate (50-200 PAR)
- Flow: Moderate to high (enhances polyp extension and health)
- Placement: Bottom to middle of the tank, based on light and flow
- Temperature: 76-82°F (24-28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024-1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1-8.4
- Alkalinity: 8-12 dKH
- Calcium: 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200-1400 ppm
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional feedings of fine particulate foods or zooplankton
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Care Level: Easy
- Compatibility: Peaceful and excellent for mixed reefs and beginners
