Blue palythoa
Palythoa caesia
CoralMarine
Palythoa caesia is an encrusting soft coral. Its polyps are often blue or purple. It produces palytoxin, a dangerous toxin for humans. Handle with care. It is very hardy and can overgrow the tank.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietsuspension
Min. tank50 L
Min. group1
Adult size15 cm
Lifespan10 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Moderate lighting, low to moderate flow. Avoid touching with bare hands. Beware of palytoxin.