Cristata is sure to make a beautiful addition to any reef aquarium. This large polyp stony (LPS) coral features tightly-clustered vibrant grape like polyps. Similar to Frogspawn coral, the Cristata has distinctively tighter polyp groupings which are visible throughout the day and night.

During evening time, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to six inches beyond its base into the reef aquarium surroundings. It can sting neighboring corals; therefore, it is best to provide plenty of room between itself and other types of corals. The Cristata requires moderate to high lighting combined with medium water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.