Where to buy Star Coral
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About Star Coral
Seriatopora stellata forms delicate branching colonies with fine, densely-packed branches arranged in a star-like growth pattern. It exhibits coloration ranging from pale cream to vibrant reds, purples, and oranges, often with polyp tips in contrasting hues.
Key facts
- Appearance Description
- Seriatopora stellata forms delicate branching colonies with fine, densely-packed branches arranged in a star-like growth pattern. It exhibits coloration ranging from pale cream to vibrant reds, purples, and oranges, often with polyp tips in contrasting hues.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East African coast to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Lighting Requirement
- 150-250 PAR
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Feeding Needs
- Photosynthetic only
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Additional Notes
- Star Coral is hardy and fast-growing with tight corallites. Ensure strong lighting and flow to prevent algae overgrowth; susceptible to brown jelly if stressed.
- Placement Recommendation
- Top
- Coral Type
- SPS
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
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