Spiny candy cane
Caulastrea echinulata
Família : Faviidae
CoralMarinhoLPS
LPS coral forming colonies of tubular polyps with starry tips, reminiscent of candy canes.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Reef flats and shallow areas
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
15 cm
Esperança de vida
5 anos
Temperamento
Peaceful
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.