- Name:
Lime Light Hydnophora
(View AKA's) - Family: Merulinidae
- Species: Hydnophora
- Scientific Name: Hydnophora sp
General info about Lime Light Hydnophora
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 Lime Light Hydnophora, they are predominantly colored neon green with light brown walls. This are the water parameters in cultivating Lime Light Hydnophora:
- 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
Lime Light Hydnophora Diet & Nutrition
The Lime Light Hydnophora 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 Lime Light Hydnophora
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Lime Light Hydnophora. They must be set at the middle or bottom part of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Lime Light Hydnophora
The Lime Light Hydnophora requires moderate to strong lighting and moderate waterflow.
Lime Light Hydnophora Origin
The Lime Light Hydnophora 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 Lime Light Hydnophora
The Lime Light Hydnophora 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 Lime Light Hydnophora
Lime Light Hydnophora is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Lime Light Hydnophora
The Lime Light Hydnophora has long sweeper tentacles that can be extended and sting nearby corals.
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