Red Death
(Palythoa spp.)

Description

Ignite Your Reef with the Striking Red Death Palythoa!

Bring an intense splash of vibrant red to your marine aquarium with the captivating Red Death Palythoa. This hardy and eye-catching coral is a favorite among aquarists.

Overview

The Red Death Palythoa boasts a striking red oral disc, often with contrasting coloration around its mouth or skirt, creating a mesmerizing focal point in your reef. These colonial polyps form attractive mats, displaying a semi-aggressive temperament as they grow. They are admired for their ability to add dramatic color and texture, growing quickly to form vibrant carpets across your rockwork or frag plugs.

Care Level

Considered easy to moderate in care, Red Death Palythoa is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced reef keepers. It is relatively forgiving of minor water parameter fluctuations, making it a hardy addition to healthy aquarium fish setups. While semi-aggressive, ample space from other corals prevents overgrowth.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 75 litres is recommended to maintain stable water conditions for this coral. Provide moderate, indirect water flow to keep polyps clear of detritus and deliver nutrients. It thrives in low to moderate lighting (PAR 100-250), enhancing its vivid coloration.

Diet

While Red Death Palythoa relies significantly on photosynthesis from its symbiotic zooxanthellae, it greatly benefits from supplemental feedings. Offer small particulate foods like marine plankton, cyclopeeze, or Reef Roids a few times a week to boost health and color.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Red Death Palythoa online from Corais de Vidro, you’re choosing quality and ethical sourcing. We ensure each coral is healthy, responsibly acquired, and meticulously packaged for safe, humane shipping directly to your door, ready to thrive in your reef aquarium.

• Scientific Name: Palythoa spp.
• Common Name / Variant: Red Death
• Maximum Size: 2.5 cm (individual polyp diameter)
• Origin: Indo-Pacific / Captive-bred
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C (75-80°F)
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Bottom / Mid (attached to rockwork)

Add this stunning Red Death Palythoa to your collection today and watch your reef transform!