Description
Psammocora
Psammocora brown/red is a nice encrusting coral from the Psammocora genus. These corals are sometimes referred to as sandpaper corals because of the fine grainy appearance they have when their polyps are not extended. When its polyps are fully extended Psammocora has a rich velvety look. This one is brown with tinges of rusty red. Quite a rare coral that tends to come in by accident.
Difficulty: Moderate
Lighting: High
Flow: Medium to High
Feeding: Relies on zooxanthellae
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium and Iodine