Sinuous Trumpet Coral
Caulastrea sinuata
Familie : Merulinidae
LPS coral with sinuous tubular polyps, forming dense colonies. Easy to care for.
Beschreibung
Caulastrea sinuata is distinguished by its wavy, sinuous tubular polyps, often green or brown. Colonies can reach 20 cm. Polyps are longer than those of Caulastrea curvata. It is not very aggressive and grows well in aquariums. It feeds on plankton and small particles. Growth is moderate. It is hardy and suitable for beginners.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, slopes and lagoons, on rocky substrate
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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. Compatible with most fish and corals. Easy propagation by fragmentation. Tolerates slightly variable conditions.