Coral Profile

Galaxea

Galaxea fascicularis

Also known as: Crystal Coral, Galaxy Coral, Starburst Coral

SPSintermediate

Type

SPS

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

medium

Flow

medium

Notes

Star-burst polyps on a calcareous tube base — superficially beautiful and beginner-friendly to keep. EXTREMELY aggressive: sweeper tentacles extend over 12″ at night, longer than any Euphyllia. Isolate to its own corner with at least 12″ of empty water in every direction.

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