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Coral for Sale - Euphyllia divisa
Euphyllia divisa
Price: $40
Coral for Sale - Ricordea
Ricordea
Price: $25
Coral for Sale - Scolymia
Scolymia
Price: $350
Coral for Sale - Entacmaea
Entacmaea
Price: $75
Coral for Sale - Parazoanthus
Parazoanthus
Price: $25
Coral for Sale - Sarcophyton
Sarcophyton
Price: $30
Coral for Sale - Capnella
Capnella
Price: $20
Coral for Sale - Rhodactis
Rhodactis
Price: $30
Coral for Sale - Euphyllia ancora
Euphyllia ancora
Price: $50
Coral for Sale - Echinopora
Echinopora
Price: $35
Coral for Sale - Zoanthus
Zoanthus
Price: $25
Coral for Sale - Trachyphyllia
Trachyphyllia
Price: $75

Pocillopora
Brush Coral
Pocillopora
A fast-growing stony coral that comes in a variety of colors.
Occasionally its polyps will detach and start new colonies.

Indo-Pacific - Islands of the Indopacific including Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Intense lighting is recommended for best coloration and overall health. Use either Metal Halide lighting or a large bank of high output fluorescent or compact fluorescent bulbs. If not provided proper lighting, the colors of Pocillopora may fade, but worse the coral may not receive enough energy and perish.

Strong water movement is recommended.

Pocillopora relies heavily on the products of their zooxanthellae. This coral may benefit from the addition of phytoplankton as a food source. While the coral itself may consume some phytoplankton, the real benefit is the increased population of rotifers that feed on the phytoplankton. Rotifers make a good meal to a vast array of corals. If phytoplankton is not readily available, you may attempt to feed the coral finely ground meaty foods. The food should almost have a paste-like consistency before being administered.

This genus for the most part has been propagated extensively in captivity and is an excellent candidate for aquaculture. It is reasonable to believe that a sustainable harvest can be achieved in time.



References

Borneman, Eric H. 2001 Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History Microcosm Ltd. ISBN: 1-890087-47-5. pg 213-217. Buy it

Calfo, Anthony R. 2001 Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists readingtrees.com ISBN: 0-971637-10-5. pg 236-237. Buy it

Fossa, Svein A., Alf Jacob Nilsen 1998 The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol. 2 Birgit Schmettkamp Verlag ISBN: 3-928819-23-2. pg 322-334. Buy it

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