Galaxy Coral

The dazzling Galaxy coral appears as a sea of stars glittering against an exotic landscape. It is typically emerald green with white tentacle tips, giving it a sparkling appearance. It has a distinctive ornate skeleton which adds to its beauty.

It should be provided with bright light, as it receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It can also utilize dissolved nutrients in the water and capture zooplankton and small meaty items such as copepods, mysis and enriched brine shrimp, and pellets.

It is normally a hardy coral, however physical damage to the animal should be avoided at all cost, as it is prone to infectious brown jelly infection. Its skeleton is quite fragile so careful handling is a must. Galaxy coral should be provided with plenty of space as it may produce powerful sweeper tentacles up to 12” long. Low water flow helps to minimize the growth of these tentacles.

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Growth Speed: Medium
• Lighting: Medium - High
• Average Placement: Middle
• Water Flow: Low - Medium
• Temperament: Aggressive