Spiny candy cane
Caulastrea echinulata
Familia : Faviidae
CoralMarinoLPS
LPS coral forming colonies of tubular polyps with starry tips, reminiscent of candy canes.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
Caulastrea echinulata appears as small encrusting or massive colonies, with elongated polyps and spiny septa. Colors range from green to brown, often with contrasting centers. It is undemanding and tolerates varied conditions, making it a good choice for reef beginners.
Hábitat
Región :
Reef flats and shallow areas
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
15 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Peaceful
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Place in moderate lighting and low to moderate flow. It feeds mainly by photosynthesis but appreciates zooplankton supplements. Watch for filamentous algae that may overgrow it.