{"product_id":"lime-pocillopora-pea-u25-oc2308","title":"Lime Pocillopora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLime Pocillopora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a branching reef-building stony coral recognized for its compact growth form, textured branch surfaces, and abundant polyp extension. This specimen displays exceptionally bright fluorescent lime-green coloration across both the branches and extended polyps, creating a dense, glowing appearance under reef lighting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colonies typically develop irregular branching structures covered with small corallites from which the polyps extend. The coral contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy, while its polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, turbulent water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Variable circulation helps carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the branching colony and prevents detritus from accumulating between branches. Place the coral securely on rockwork with room for outward and upward growth. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal growth. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and reasonably stable rather than being driven to zero. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be sensitive to rapid changes in alkalinity, temperature, salinity, lighting, or nutrient levels, making overall stability especially important. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, although fine planktonic foods and suspended organic particles may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into substantially stronger lighting or flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755602739433,"sku":"U25 OC2308","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/lime-pocillopora-sps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2308.jpg?v=1792782046","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/lime-pocillopora-pea-u25-oc2308","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}