Trumpet Coral
Caulastrea curvata
Familie : Merulinidae
LPS coral forming colonies of elongated tubular polyps. Easy to maintain and propagate.
Beschreibung
Caulastrea curvata is characterized by curved tubular polyps, often green or brown, with flared tips. Colonies are small to medium, reaching 15 cm. Polyps are connected by a common coenosarc. It is not very aggressive and tolerates other corals well. It feeds on plankton and suspended particles. Growth is moderate. It is ideal for LPS beginners.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, calm areas with hard substrate
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Parameters: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025, calcium 400-450 mg/L, magnesium 1250-1350 mg/L. Moderate lighting, moderate flow. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Feeding: plankton, phytoplankton, particles. Compatible with most fish and corals. Easy propagation by fragmentation. Tolerates moderate variations.