Coral Profile
Sun Coral
Tubastraea aurantia
Also known as: Tubastraea, Orange Cup Coral
LPSadvanced
Type
LPS
Difficulty
advanced
Light
low
Flow
low
Notes
Non-photosynthetic — does NOT use zooxanthellae for energy and gets ALL nutrition from feeding. Daily target-feeding with mysis or similar required. Stunning vivid orange polyps extend at feeding time. Place in shade since they don't need light.
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