• Name:

    Royale Pocillopora

  • Family: Pocilloporidae
  • Species: Pocillopora
  • Scientific Name: Pocillopora sp
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General info about Royale Pocillopora

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 Royale Pocillopora, they are predominatly colored red with violet tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Royale Pocillopora:

  • 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

Royale Pocillopora Diet & Nutrition

Majority of the nourishment of the Royale Pocillopora 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 Royale Pocillopora

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Royale Pocillopora. They must be set on the upper portion of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Royale Pocillopora

The Royale Pocillopora 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.

Royale Pocillopora Origin

The Royale Pocillopora 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 Royale Pocillopora

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

How to Acclimate Royale Pocillopora

Royale Pocillopora 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 Royale Pocillopora, they are predominatly colored red with violet tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Royale Pocillopora:

  • 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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