Species Name: Erythropodium caribaeorum

Authority: (Sebens & Miles, 1988)

Common Name: Encrusting Polyps

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Southern Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean

Natural Environment: Inhabits moderate coastal depths

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 68 to 79°F (20 - 26°C). Looks like and behaves like some Briareum species as it incrusts hard substrates. Requires strong lighting as it is photosynthetic and will do well in aquaria.