Orange Octospawn

Overview:

The Orange Octospawn is a stunning Euphyllia coral known for its vibrant orange and green coloration. This large-polyped stony (LPS) coral adds dynamic movement and natural reef aesthetics to any saltwater aquarium. Ideal for hobbyists seeking an eye-catching yet hardy addition, the Octospawn thrives under moderate care conditions.

Colorization:

This coral features striking orange centers complemented with delicate green hues on its tentacles, creating captivating contrast and visual interest within your reef setup.

Size:

1 head ona 0.5 – 1 inch frag plug

Lighting:

Prefers moderate to strong lighting to support healthy growth and vibrant coloration, making it compatible with a variety of LED, T5, or metal halide lighting systems.

Water Flow:

Thrives in low to medium water flow environments, allowing tentacles to wave naturally without stress, which enhances its reef-like appearance.

Feeding:

Feeding on meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or specialized coral foods can promote health and polyp extension, although it can also derive sustenance from photosynthesis via its symbiotic zooxanthellae.

Aggressiveness:

This coral can be moderately aggressive as it possesses stinging tentacles and requires sufficient spacing from other corals to prevent damage.

Care Level:

Classified as hardy and relatively easy to maintain, it is suitable for beginner to intermediate reef aquarists who provide proper lighting, flow, and feeding.