Where to buy Galaxea Coral
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About Galaxea Coral
Galaxea fascicularis forms colonies of tubular corallites with prominent polyps that extend during the day. The coral is typically brown or tan with white or cream-colored polyp tentacles, creating a distinctive clustered appearance. Colonies can be massive or branching.
Key facts
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium (150–250 PAR)
- Appearance Description
- Galaxea fascicularis forms colonies of tubular corallites with prominent polyps that extend during the day. The coral is typically brown or tan with white or cream-colored polyp tentacles, creating a distinctive clustered appearance. Colonies can be massive or branching.
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong water flow; avoid high-flow areas that cause stress • Moderate to high lighting (PAR 200-350); tolerates lower light • Regular feeding with small meaty foods; benefits from plankton/zooplankton • Water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, Sal 1.023-1.025 • Can be aggressive; space adequately from neighbors
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Coloration
- Brown, tan, or greenish body with white or yellow polyps; some specimens display red or purple coloration.
- Family
- Oculinidae
- Additional Notes
- Most common galaxea in trade. Very aggressive with long sweeper tentacles. Keep well away from other corals.
Research before you buy
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