Madagascar Stylophora

Stylophora madagascarensis

Family : Pocilloporidae

CoralMarineStylophora

A branching SPS coral with visible polyps, endemic to Madagascar. Valued for its bright color and fast growth.

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Popularity

SPS coral

small polyps, intense light

Availability

Order only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Description

Stylophora madagascarensis forms dense branching colonies with thick, rounded branches. The polyps are large and often visible during the day, giving a fuzzy appearance. Its color ranges from pink to purple, sometimes green or brown. It grows quickly under optimal conditions. It is more tolerant than other SPS but requires clean water. It can be aggressive towards neighboring corals through direct contact.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, slopes, well-lit areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–27 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

High

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

12 years

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

Stable parameters: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025, calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Intense lighting. Moderate to strong flow. Feeding: photosynthetic, but appreciates zooplankton 1-2 times per week. Minimum tank volume: 100 liters. Compatible with reef fish, but can injure neighboring corals with its stinging tentacles. Leave a 10 cm space around. Easy propagation by branch fragmentation.

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