Rainbow Pocillopora
The Rainbow Pocillopora is a stunning small polyp stony (SPS) coral prized for its vibrant mix of green, pink, purple, yellow, and blue hues. Under stable water conditions and quality reef lighting, its colours become even more striking, making it an eye-catching centrepiece in any reef aquarium. Its compact, branching growth form provides excellent texture and can also offer shelter for small reef inhabitants.
This coral is best suited to established reef aquariums with stable water chemistry. While it is considered one of the more forgiving SPS corals, maintaining consistent parameters is essential for long-term health, strong growth, and vibrant colouration.
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Medium to High (PAR 200–350)
Water Flow: Moderate to Strong, turbulent flow
Placement: Middle to upper areas of the aquarium where it receives good light and random water movement.
Water Parameters:
Feeding: Primarily relies on photosynthesis through its symbiotic zooxanthellae but will benefit from occasional feeding with fine coral foods, phytoplankton, or zooplankton-sized foods.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast under stable conditions.
Reef Compatibility: Completely reef safe and suitable for mixed reef aquariums, although adequate spacing should be provided to allow for future growth and to avoid contact with aggressive neighbouring corals.
Rainbow Pocillopora
The Rainbow Pocillopora is a stunning small polyp stony (SPS) coral prized for its vibrant mix of green, pink, purple, yellow, and blue hues. Under stable water conditions and quality reef lighting, its colours become even more striking, making it an eye-catching centrepiece in any reef aquarium. Its compact, branching growth form provides excellent texture and can also offer shelter for small reef inhabitants.
This coral is best suited to established reef aquariums with stable water chemistry. While it is considered one of the more forgiving SPS corals, maintaining consistent parameters is essential for long-term health, strong growth, and vibrant colouration.
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Medium to High (PAR 200–350)
Water Flow: Moderate to Strong, turbulent flow
Placement: Middle to upper areas of the aquarium where it receives good light and random water movement.
Water Parameters:
Feeding: Primarily relies on photosynthesis through its symbiotic zooxanthellae but will benefit from occasional feeding with fine coral foods, phytoplankton, or zooplankton-sized foods.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast under stable conditions.
Reef Compatibility: Completely reef safe and suitable for mixed reef aquariums, although adequate spacing should be provided to allow for future growth and to avoid contact with aggressive neighbouring corals.
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