Hydnopora (Hydnopora sp.)
Hydnopora is a striking LPS coral that grows densely along rock surfaces, forming an uneven and spiky growth. Its strong shades of green, turquoise, and brown make it a stunning eye-catcher in a reef aquarium.
Hydnopora grows quite quickly under good conditions but needs plenty of space around it. It is a very aggressive coral and can damage nearby corals with its long sweeping tentacles.
Characteristics
- Grows densely along rock surfaces (encrusting)
- Forms a striking spiky growth
- Grows quite quickly under stable conditions
- Very aggressive towards other corals
Care Instructions
Lighting: Moderate–Strong
Flow: Moderate–Strong, variable
Temperature: 24–26 °C
Salinity: 1.025–1.026 (35 ppt)
Feeding: Gets most of its nutrients from photosynthetic algae but benefits occasionally from fine coral food or plankton.
Placement: Leave plenty of distance from other corals due to its aggressiveness.
Additional Information
Scientific name: Hydnopora sp.
Origin: Indo-Pacific region
Difficulty: Moderate–Demanding