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Christmas Tree Worm on Rock, Multicolor
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Christmas Tree Worm on Rock, Multicolor

Spirobranchus porites

The Christmas Tree Worm, or Jewel Stone, was first described by scientists in 1766. Its crown comes in a variety of different colors, but is always paired. Usually, just the crown, which is spiraled in the shape of a Christmas tree, is seen; its body is hidden within the host coral. It has an opercu
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Christmas Tree Worm on Rock, Multicolor is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
20 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
filter feeder
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility