Coral Profile

Cyphastrea

Cyphastrea decadia

Also known as: Cyphastrea Decadia, Meteor Shower Cyphastrea

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Type

SPS

Difficulty

beginner

Light

medium

Flow

medium

Notes

Encrusting SPS that forms flat tile-like colonies. One of the easiest SPS — tolerates wider parameter swings than Acropora and accepts medium light. The 'Meteor Shower' colour morph (green polyps on a red field) trades at premium prices.

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