Common Name: Star / Galaxy / Crystal Coral
Species Name: Galaxea fascicularis (Linnaeus, 1767)
Range: Red Sea, Indo-Pacific Ocean, Eastern Africa
Natural Environment: Reef environments protected from strong wave action
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 74 to 81°F (23 - 27°C). Prefers medium light, moderate water movement, will not tolerate hair algae, and benefits from occasional feedings of zooplankton, such as enriched adult/baby brine shrimp.
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