Eydoux's Pocillopora

Pocillopora eydouxi

Family : Pocilloporidae

CoralMarinePocillopora

Branching coral with thin, highly branched stems forming dense bushes. Valued in aquaria for its fast growth.

Eydoux's Pocillopora — photo 1 sur 2 — Philippe Boujon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.01 / 2

Popularity

SPS coral

small polyps, intense light

Availability

Order only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Pocillopora eydouxi is distinguished by its thin, highly divided branches, often broom-shaped. Polyps are small and numerous, giving a velvety appearance. Color is usually brown, green or pale pink. It colonizes high-current areas forming large colonies. Its symbiosis with zooxanthelles provides most of its energy. It is sensitive to parameter fluctuations. In aquaria, it requires intense lighting and strong water movement.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, outer slopes and high turbulence areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.05 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1300 ppm

Light

High

Care

Difficulty

4/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

150 L

Min. group

Adult size

40 cm

Lifespan

8 years

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Intense lighting (PAR >250) essential. Strong to very strong flow recommended. Nitrates <10 ppm, phosphates <0.05 ppm. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1300-1400 ppm. Beware of sudden parameter changes. Compatible with other hard corals if enough space. Easy fragmentation. Adult size up to 40 cm.

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