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General info about Jack O Killer Litho

In general, corals coming from the genus Lithophyllon have colonies that may take the form of plates, encrusting or flat laminae and usually has a lobed margin. Their corallites are scaterred in a random order and has no central corallite. They often have a uniform color and their tentacles may extend during daytim.

As for the Jack O Killer Litho, they are predominantly colored purple with yellow tentacles and light blue mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Jack O Killer Litho: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Jack O Killer Litho Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Jack O Killer Litho has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae that is living within their tissues. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton and you may add dissolved organics in the water.

Fragging / Propagating Jack O Killer Litho

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Jack O Killer Litho. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Jack O Killer Litho

The Jack O Killer Litho requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Jack O Killer Litho Origin

The Jack O Killer Litho can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are classified as a near threatened species and has been placed under Appendix II of the CITES list.

Caution Should be Taken with Jack O Killer Litho

The Jack O Killer Litho has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

How to Acclimate Jack O Killer Litho

The Jack O Killer Litho is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Jack O Killer Litho

The Jack O Killer Litho has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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Jack O Killer Litho Lithophyllon Fungiidae Lithophyllon sp

In general, corals coming from the genus Lithophyllon have colonies that may take the form of plates, encrusting or flat laminae and usually has a lobed margin. Their corallites are scaterred in a random order and has no central corallite. They often have a uniform color and their tentacles may extend during daytim.

As for the Jack O Killer Litho, they are predominantly colored purple with yellow tentacles and light blue mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Jack O Killer Litho: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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