Podabacia Crustacea
Colonies are attached, encrusting or laminar, unifacial, and may form tiers. A central corallite is sometimes distinguishable; peripheral corallites are exsert and inclined towards the plate margins. Colour: Tan or dark brown. Septo-costae are cream, often with pale margins. Similar species: Lightly calcified Sandalolitha robusta is structurally similar, but is not attached to the substrate. Habitat: Most reef environments. Abundance: Usually uncommon.
Care Level 4 Moderate/Experienced
Placement Middle To High
Temperature 72-78°F
Family Fungiidae/Genus Podabacia/Species crustacea, motuporensis, kunzmanni, sinai
Light Moderate to High
Aggresiveness Semi-Aggressive
Calcium 450 ppm
Specific Gravity 1.023-1.025
Water Flow Strong
PH 8.1-8.4
DKH 8-12