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World Wide Corals

WWC Rainbow Pocillopora

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255695
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Quick Stats

  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Coral Type: SPS (Small Polyp Stony)
  • Lighting Requirement: Medium (150-250 PAR)
  • Flow: Moderate
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Placement: Rockwork
  • Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2-3/4"

 

Overview

The WWC Rainbow Pocillopora is a vibrant and dynamic addition to any reef aquarium. Its colorful branches shimmer with hues of green, pink, and yellow, creating an eye-catching focal point. Known for its hardiness, this is one of the easiest SPS corals to care for, making it an excellent choice for aquarists looking to branch out into keeping SPS corals for the first time. Adding to its intrigue, this coral has a unique ability to send out small offspring that can colonize other parts of the tank.

Note: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the coral you will receive.

 

Water Parameters

This coral thrives in stable water conditions with regular water changes. Corals with a skeleton base, like this one, will consume calcium and alkalinity as they grow, often requiring additional supplementation. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.

  • Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.025-1.026
  • Temperature: 75-78 Degrees F
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Alkalinity: 8-9.5 dKH
  • Calcium: 400-450ppm
  • Magnesium: 1300-1450ppm
  • Nitrate (NO3): 10-25ppm
  • Phosphate: 0.01-0.1ppm
  • Nitrite (NO2): Undetectable
  • Ammonia (NH3): Undetectable

 

Lighting Requirements

This coral prefers medium light areas of the aquarium, ideally in the 150-250 PAR range. While it can handle slightly higher light, it's best to acclimate it gradually to avoid stress. For those with mixed reef tanks, a PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels across different corals, helping ensure each coral gets the right intensity for its needs. This careful setup supports the coral’s vibrant color and long-term health.

Ideal Tank Placement

Secure the WWC Rainbow Pocillopora on stable rockwork, allowing space for its branches to grow and expand. Avoid placing it near other aggressive corals.

Water Flow Requirements

Moderate water flow is ideal. Provide enough flow to move the coral's polyps, but avoid excessive flow that could damage the tissue by pressing it against the skeleton.

Aggressiveness and Compatibility

Pocillopora isn't an aggressive coral, but its tendency to send off babies to colonize other areas of the tank can pose problems long term if left unchecked. Regular monitoring and removal of these colonies can prevent overgrowth.

Feeding and Nutrition

While this coral primarily relies on photosynthesis for energy, it can benefit from Amino Acids like CoralAmino. These supplemental feedings can support faster growth and better coloration, making it easy to get the most out of this colorful coral.

Growth Rate and Pattern

A fast-growing SPS coral, the WWC Rainbow Pocillopora develops compact, rounded branches that quickly fill in rockwork. It will often send off babies to colonize other areas of the aquarium.

Acclimation Process

Acclimation is essential for corals to adjust to their new environment. For a full step-by-step process, refer to our Coral Acclimation Guide.

World wide corals Shipping

We use high quality, special packaging to send your animals to you to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. Shipping is FREE when you spend $179.99 or more on animals from ORA and/or World Wide Corals (other items do not count towards the $179.99 total). ORA/World Wide Corals orders totaling less than $179.99 will incur a special handling fee of $39.99 to cover the cost of overnight shipping and the packaging materials.

Corals are shipped Monday-Thursday

Orders placed Monday-Wednesday will be shipped the next business day.

Orders placed Thursday-Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Corals are shipped via UPS Next Day Air.

Note: We currently ship live animals within the contiguous United States. These orders are processed as soon as they are ready and cannot be scheduled for a specific delivery date or held for shipping at a later date.

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More Information
SKU 255695
Aquarium Type Saltwater
Coral Type SPS
Species Pocillopora sp.
Care Level Moderate
Lighting Requirements Medium (150-250 PAR)
Flow Requirements Medium
Temperature Tropical (77–82°F)
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Pattern Branching
Beginner Friendly No
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