Indo-Pacific; introduced and spreading in the Caribbean and western Atlantic; shaded overhangs and caves
Water
saltwater
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Hardness
dKH 8–12
Care level
expert
Reef safe
yes
Lighting
Not photosynthetic; light only for viewing
Flow
Moderate
Care
A non-photosynthetic stony coral with bright orange cups and yellow tentacles. Neither LiveAquaria nor Top Shelf Aquatics lists this species; the figures are general guidance for the genus, not from a source. Placement: shaded overhangs, caves, or upside down. Light and flow: no light needed; moderate flow. Water: calcium and alkalinity steady; heavy feeding means a strong skimmer is needed. Growth: moderate when well fed. Selling: this is a CITES Appendix II coral. Frags grown in the UK can be sold freely; wild-collected or imported pieces must have been legally imported with CITES paperwork. Sources: none (neither LiveAquaria nor Top Shelf Aquatics lists it). Checked October 2026.
Diet
Not photosynthetic: it must be target-fed every day with mysis, brine shrimp or other meaty foods.
Breeding
Breaks off polyps; frags can be glued; it also releases larvae.
Compatibility and tank mates
Peaceful.
Last updated 8 October 2026. Community-edited care guide on Aquatic-Auctions.
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