Mustard Hill Coral
Porites astreoides
CoralMarine
Porites astreoides appears as massive, dome-shaped or encrusting colonies, mustard yellow to brown. Polyps are very small and tightly packed. It is often confused with Porites porites but distinguished by its brighter color. It tolerates a wide range of conditions. It can be used as a structural element in the aquascape. Its slow growth makes it easy to manage.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8–8.4 |
| GH | 7–9 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank50 L
Min. group1
Adult size20 cm
Lifespan30 ans
TemperamentPeaceful
Care notes
Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.0-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate lighting (PAR 100-200). Low to moderate flow. Calcium 380-450 ppm, magnesium 1200-1300 ppm. Alkalinity 8-12 dKH. Nitrates <20 ppm, phosphates <0.1 ppm. Can be fed phytoplankton. Very resistant to diseases. Compatible with most fish. Can be placed on the bottom or mid-tank.