photo courtesy of Yellowtang
Elephant skin coral
submitted by: ahayes13
Coral type: SPS
Scientific Nameachyseris sp.
Family: Agariciidae
Behavior: Passive
Hosts Zooxanthellae: yes
Color variations: green, tan
Needs:
Water current: strong
Iodine supplement: yes
Calcium Supplement: yes
Trace Elements Supplement: water change
Needs meaty foods: no
Needs Phytoplankton: no
Needs Microplankton: no
Lighting: moderate to high
Care level: moderate
Likes meaty foods: no
Likes Phytoplankton: no
Likes Microplankton: no
Description: Unlike most sps corals the elephant skin coral does not have any visible polyps. Since this coral does not have polyps to feed off any type of food from the water it will need to placed where it gets appropriate high lighting to grow and thrive.
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