Common Name: Elephant Ear Mushroom Coral
Species Name: Rhodactis rhodostoma
Range: Central Indo-Pacific Ocean
Natural Environment: Inhabit reef slopes and reef shallows and sometimes where the nutrient level is more concentrated, i.e., bays, lagoons, and boat channels
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of about 72 - 83ºF (22 - 28ºC). Their low cost and maintenance requirements make them very popular with reef keepers. They can be fed small pieces of fish/shrimp flesh.
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