
Source: Wikimedia Commons
An LPS coral with white balls on clear tentacle tips. Attacks neighbors with long sweeper tentacles.
Galaxea fascicularis (family Euphylliidae), the galaxy coral, is a large-polyp stony coral abundant on shallow Indo-Pacific reef flats and slopes. Colonies of elongated tubular polyps bear distinctive white spherical acrhelia at their tips that resemble a field of stars—the source of the evocative common name. Colors range from green and brown to gray, with some individuals producing fluorescent green responses under actinic light. Moderate lighting (100–250 PAR) and moderate flow are appropriate. Parameters (24–27°C, KH 8–10, Ca 400–430 ppm) should be kept stable. The critical management challenge is Galaxea's extraordinary aggression: sweeper tentacles extending 30 cm or more emerge nightly and inflict severe damage on all neighboring corals. Maintaining generous isolation distances from other specimens in the display is therefore mandatory. Weekly feeding with brine shrimp or small pellets promotes rapid growth. While Galaxea is intrinsically hardy, managing its aggression places it firmly in the intermediate-to-advanced category.
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产地
shallow Indo-Pacific reefs at depths less than 20 m
寿命
10+ years
体型
10-30cm
温度
24〜27℃
Photosynthesis, Liquid food
Medium light
Medium flow
Ensure space around it
Very long sweeper tentacles, watch neighbors
Intermediate. 这是一个中级难度的物种。建议有一定的饲养经验和环境管理知识。
Galaxea的理想温度为24〜27℃。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Galaxea的平均寿命为10+ years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Galaxea成年后通常可达10-30cm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Galaxea的食物为:Photosynthesis, Liquid food。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Galaxea的价格因品系、大小和血统而有很大差异。请查看我们的市场价格页面获取最新价格信息。
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