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HomeDatabaseCoralsSun Coral

Sun Coral — coral (Tubastraea faulkneri)

Sun Coral

Tubastraea faulkneri

Non-photosynthetic coral. Needs direct feeding.

Care Parameters

Light

None

Flow

Moderate

Difficulty

Advanced

Placement

Sand bed

Type

NPS

Aggression

Peaceful

Reef safe

Yes

Temperature

24–27°C

Suitable Equipment

4

Water Test Strips

Refractometer

Aquarium Thermometer

Master Test Kit

Common Problems

3

Old Tank Syndrome

Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.

Cloudy Water

Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.

Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)

Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.

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