Common Name: Blue / Purple Lace Coral
Species Name: Distichopora violacea (Pallas, 1766)
Range: Red Sea
Natural Environment: Inhabits areas beneath ledges and overhangs with its flat side facing the current
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 to 83°F (22 - 28°C). Requires a shaded area having very good current flow. No special foodstuffs are required, yet difficult to maintain. My success with this coral lasted only about one year.
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