Swollen Trumpet Coral

Caulastrea tumida

Family : Merulinidae

CoralMarineLPS

LPS coral with swollen tubular polyps, forming compact colonies. Easy to maintain.

Popularity

LPS coral

large polyps, low light

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Caulastrea tumida is characterized by short, swollen tubular polyps, giving a puffy appearance. Colonies are dense and reach 15 cm. Color varies from green to brown. It is less aggressive than other LPS. It feeds on plankton and particles. Growth is slow to moderate. It is very hardy and tolerates less stable water conditions.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, calm areas with hard substrate

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–27 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

Medium

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Suspension feeder

Min. tank

50 L

Min. group

Adult size

15 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Pacifique

Propagation

Fragmentation

Care notes

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. Ideal for beginners.

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