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Horn Coral, Fluorescent (Hydnophora sp.)
Horn Coral, Fluorescent
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Horn Coral, Fluorescent (Hydnophora sp.)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Green
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Merulinidae
Lighting High
Supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements
Waterflow Strong
Placement All
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Green
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Merulinidae
Lighting High
Supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements
Waterflow Strong
Placement All
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Hydnophora Horn Coral is a SPS coral often referred to as Knob, Velvet Horn, or Branch Coral. It is often confused with Acropora Coral because of its similar appearance, but they are only distantly related. Its genus name, Hydnophora, comes from the Latin hydnon (tuber) and phero (to carry), which describes its tuberous skeletal base. While members of its genus come in many shapes and colors, it is a branching variety of a cream or bright, fluorescent green color, and very short blunt polyps.

Its behavior is often labeled very aggressive; it will kill most other corals that come in close proximity with it. It is important to provide plenty of room between itself and other corals. The Hydnophora Horn Coral is a difficult coral to maintain, but if given the proper conditions, it will do well in the reef aquarium. It will require a high light level combined with a medium water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.

It will feed on micro-plankton or food designed for filter feeding invertebrates, if it is offered.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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