What lighting does Palythoa mutuki need?

Palythoa mutuki (Paly) requires Moderate lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Palythoa mutuki need?

Palythoa mutuki (Paly) thrives with Moderate water flow.

Where should I place Palythoa mutuki in my reef tank?

Palythoa mutuki (Paly) does best in the low-mid of the aquarium.

Is Palythoa mutuki aggressive?

Palythoa mutuki (Paly) has a aggressive temperament. Give it plenty of space from other corals.

How hard is Palythoa mutuki to keep?

Palythoa mutuki (Paly) is considered easy difficulty. Great for beginners.

What family does Palythoa mutuki belong to?

Palythoa mutuki belongs to the family Sphenopidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 288472.

Soft Coral

Palythoa mutuki

Paly

Common Indo-Pacific paly. Very hardy, can overgrow neighbours.

Genus Palythoa

Family Sphenopidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 288472

Feeding Photosynthetic

Fragging Cut Mat

Easy Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Moderate

Flow

Moderate

Placement

low-mid

Temperament

aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: AllCorals Reference 1 observation across 1 source

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Palythoa mutuki (Paly) is a Soft Coral species in the family Sphenopidae. WoRMS AphiaID: 288472. Common Indo-Pacific paly. Very hardy, can overgrow neighbours.

Palythoa mutuki

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