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Palythoa Button Polyp Coral Profile

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

Palythoa Button PolypsJohn Stevenson
Genus: Palythoa

Common Species

  • P. caesia, P. caribaeorum, P. complanata, P. mammilosa, P. psammophila, P. tuberculosa
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    Common Names

  • Sea Mat
  • Button Polyps
  • Notes

  • Prefers bright light, but is tolerant of lower light
  • Prefers moderate to strong current
  • High reproductive rate

  • Very aggressive coral
  • Some species contain a strong neurotoxin which affects humans

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  • Good starter coral

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