Common Name: Twig Coral
Species Name: Coelogorgia palmosa Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1857
Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean/Africa's East Coast
Natural Environment: Inhabits upper reef slopes
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 to 81°F (22 - 27°C). Family has only one species, and is rarely seen in the trade, however, when available makes a good aquarium species. Its a photosynthetic species, and requires fairly good lighting and gentle water movement. Basically white with short polyps remaining open.
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