What lighting does Psammocora contigua need?

Psammocora contigua (Branching Psammocora) requires Moderate-High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What family does Psammocora contigua belong to?

Psammocora contigua belongs to the family Psammocoridae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 207267.

SPS

Psammocora contigua

Branching Psammocora

Fine branching SPS with sandpaper texture. Hardy and underrated.

Genus Psammocora

Family Psammocoridae

WoRMS AphiaID: 207267

Feeding Photosynthetic

Fragging Snap

Care Parameters

Lighting

Moderate-High

Flow

Medium-High

Placement

mid

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: Tidal Gardens 23 observations across 4 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
AllCorals Ref	Moderate	Moderate-High	mid	semi-aggressive	moderate	1
Tidal Gardens	High	Moderate	—	aggressive	—	10
Tidal Gardens PRIMARY	Moderate-High	—	—	—	—	10
Top Shelf Aquatics	High	High	—	—	—	2

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$1 — $119.99

Average

$31.8

Data Points

177

vs SPS Avg

-64%

frag

$10.5 — $53.99

avg $37.49 · 7 listings

Cheapest Available Now

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Jason Fox Autumn Harvest Psammocora

wwc

$19.00

Prices in USD from 11 sources across the coral marketplace.

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Cards in Collection

24 cards for Psammocora contigua