- Name:
Encrusting Horn Coral
(View AKA's) - Family: Merulinidae
- Species: Hydnophora
- Scientific Name: Hydnophora exesa
General info about Encrusting Horn Coral
In general, corals coming from the genus Hydnophora takes several coral lifeform like branching and arborescent. Most of its member species does not have an encrusting base and usually has an appearance that resembles like a tree. They have a unique skeletal structure like calcareous bumps that are common in areas where corallites intersect with each other.
As for the Encrusting Horn Coral, they are predominantly colored green. This are the water parameters in cultivating Encrusting Horn Coral:
- Calcium: 385 - 425 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1350 - 1500
- Strontium: 8 - 10
- Temperature: 74° - 83° F (23° - 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
Encrusting Horn Coral Diet & Nutrition
The Encrusting Horn Coral get its primary nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues. However, since they have a voracious appetite, supplemental feeding is highly recommended by adding mysis and brine shrimp.
Fragging / Propagating Encrusting Horn Coral
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Encrusting Horn Coral. They must be set at the middle or bottom part of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Encrusting Horn Coral
The Encrusting Horn Coral requires moderate to strong lighting and moderate waterflow.
Encrusting Horn Coral Origin
The Encrusting Horn Coral can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Australia, Nicobar Islands, Fiji, Kyushu Islands and in the Marianas Islands. They are now considered as a near threatened species listed under Appendix II of the CITES list.
Caution Should be Taken with Encrusting Horn Coral
The Encrusting Horn Coral has an aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing must be observed in relation to other corals. You also have to take note that their color may fade, especially if lighting requirement is not meet.
How to Acclimate Encrusting Horn Coral
Encrusting Horn Coral is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Encrusting Horn Coral
The Encrusting Horn Coral has long sweeper tentacles that can be extended and sting nearby corals.
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