• Name:

    Pink Green Damicornis

  • Family: Pocilloporidae
  • Species: Pocillopora
  • Scientific Name: Pocillopora damicornis
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General info about Pink Green Damicornis

In general, corals coming from the genus Pocillopora has a branching type of coral growth that generally protrudes creating a dome shape. They can easily be identified since their exoskeleton are filled with wart-like growths.  

For the Pink Green Damicornis, they are predominatly colored yellowish pink with green tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Pink Green Damicornis:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKh)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 10
  • Temperature: 74° - 83° F (23° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025

Pink Green Damicornis Diet & Nutrition

Majority of the nourishment of the Pink Green Damicornis comes from the photosynthetic activity of the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within their tissues. On top of this, we recommend you still do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp. They also have the ability to absrob nutrients in the water. So, adding dissolved nutrients is also important.

Fragging / Propagating Pink Green Damicornis

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Pink Green Damicornis. They must be set on the upper portion of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Pink Green Damicornis

The Pink Green Damicornis requires moderate lighting and strong water flow. However, if your specimen is a newly acquired thin branch, DO NOT expose them to strong water flow. Otherwise, they will not adopt to their new environment and will not grow.

Pink Green Damicornis Origin

The Pink Green Damicornis can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. Their population in the wild is dwindling where they are now considered as a threatened species listed under Appendix II of the CITES list which means that their international trade is monitored.

Caution Should be Taken with Pink Green Damicornis

Do not be alarmed if you see crabs thriving within the colony of the Pink Green Damicornis. They have a symbiotic relationship with small crabs, particularly the gall-forming crab Hapalocarcinus marsupialis.

How to Acclimate Pink Green Damicornis

Pink Green Damicornis are purely marine, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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In general, corals coming from the genus Pocillopora has a branching type of coral growth that generally protrudes creating a dome shape. They can easily be identified since their exoskeleton are filled with wart-like growths.  

For the Pink Green Damicornis, they are predominatly colored yellowish pink with green tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Pink Green Damicornis:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKh)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 10
  • Temperature: 74° - 83° F (23° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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