{"product_id":"violet-tip-lemon-lime-pocillopora-under-25-pea-u25-n1124","title":"Violet Tip Lemon Lime Pocillopora","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolet Tip Lemon Lime Pocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Full Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolet Tip Lemon Lime Pocillopora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a compact branching reef-building coral known for its knobby branch structure, dense polyp coverage, and strong fluorescent coloration. This specimen displays a vivid lemon-lime green base with darker reddish to brown polyp centers, fluorescent green polyp tips, and areas of paler violet to lavender coloration near the upper portions of the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals form compact branching colonies supported by a calcium carbonate skeleton. Their branches are typically covered with small verrucae, or wart-like skeletal projections, that give the colony a distinctly textured appearance. Individual corallites are embedded across these surfaces, and when the polyps extend they can create a soft, fuzzy appearance over the underlying skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Violet Tip Lemon Lime color morph is especially striking under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting. The bright lemon-lime tissue provides a highly fluorescent base color, while the darker polyp centers and subtle violet-toned branch tips add depth and contrast across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. The small polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy growth depends on stable reef aquarium chemistry and good circulation. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels help support skeletal growth and coloration. Moderate to strong variable water movement is beneficial because it helps deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the branching structure while preventing detritus from settling between branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the colony becomes established, new branches can develop from the existing structure and gradually form a compact, bushy shape. Adequate room should be provided around the coral so that new growth does not contact neighboring colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause several \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can share similar branch shapes, verrucae, coloration, and overall growth forms, exact species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from this photograph alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically responsible identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocillopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pocillopora Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Strong, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle to upper areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but allow adequate room for growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture very fine planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact branching calcium carbonate skeleton with numerous verrucae and small corallites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels rather than allowing nutrients to fluctuate rapidly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid abrupt changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, lighting, or nutrient levels. Provide strong but variable circulation rather than a constant direct jet aimed at one area. Gradually acclimate the coral to significantly stronger lighting. 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