Is Stylocoeniella a SPS?

Is Stylocoeniella a SPS?

Stylocoeniella is an SPS coral, with polyp only a couple mm wide. It includes 3 different species. The second most common species is S. guentheri which is not very colorful, but sometimes the nice purplish polyps can be quite interesting and it is definitely worth keeping one piece of this species.

What is a Cyphastrea coral?

Cyphastrea is a unique group of reef corals which are nearly ‘perfect’ residents of home reef aquariums. Cyphastrea with rainbow and bizarro coloration are exceptional in appearance with brightly colored polyps that contrast vividly with a darkly colored base tissue.

Where do you put Stylo coral?

Placement: Mount the Vivid Purple Stylophora coral using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock or ledge in the aquarium where it will receive direct flow and light. Feeding: Vivid Aquariums recommends feeding the Vivid Purple Stylophora coral with Oyster-Feast and/or Roti-Feast.

Is Cyphastrea coral aggressive?

Active Member. They just encrust but they do get aggressive if there is something in there way but for the most part they are pretty peaceful.

Is Cyphastrea SPS or LPS?

It is a LPS. The large polyps each about 1/8″ when open.

How fast does Stylophora grow?

I have some stylophoras and they grow pretty quickly. Mine have doubled in size in about 5 months or so.

Are Cyphastrea easy to care for?

Cyphastrea are one of the easiest stony corals to care for and it is often recommended to reefers who are delving into hard coral care for the first time mainly because it loves lower light conditions.

Where do you put Cyphastrea?

Placement: Mount the Meteor Shower Cyphastrea Coral using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock or ledge in the lower two- thirds of the aquarium where they will receive moderate currents moderate lighting.

Is Cyphastrea Hardy?

Notes: Cyphastrea is one coral that seems to be almost perfect for aquariums, they are very hardy, easily propagated, incredibly colorful and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Cyphastrea corals require low to moderate lighting and moderate flow, as such should be placed in the middle to bottom of the tank.

Is Cyphastrea hard to keep?

The Meteor Shower Cyphastrea Coral is easy to keep and grows well in most reef aquariums. They are a great choice for adding a splash of color to lower flow, lower light areas of your reef aquarium.

How long can SPS corals be out of water?

New Member. IMO it depends on the type of corals. Some deep water Acros or Montis need as least amount of time as possible (10/15 mins will be fine. Other species that are found in less the 10m of water can tolerate more air time.

What is the best flow for stylocoeniella?

Stylocoeniella is a fast growing coral that will spread quickly as it encrusts. You don’t want to crowd it right away and have it grow into neighboring colonies of corals. Stylocoeniella appreciate low to medium flow. There are two things that I am looking to accomplish with flow for this coral. The first is to give it enough flow to keep it clean.

Is stylocoeniella a good reef coral?

Stylocoeniella Is A Great Reef Aquarium Coral! Stylocoeniella is an underrated family of amazing aquarium corals, which, often end up in the aquarium world as a hitchhiker along other corals or live rock.

What is the difference between stylocoeniella and Montipora?

Stylocoeniella are an encrusting stony coral that has features similar to small polyp stony corals such as Montipora but also bear some similarities to the small polyp varieties of Goniopora depending on how extended the polyps are.

What causes stystylocoeniella to die?

Stylocoeniella is an encrusting coral that can quickly spread onto the rocks or bottom glass. As a result, it can attract its fair share of detritus. Detritus build-up can cause the coral to die back where it collects. Providing elevated flow around the coral can prevent this accumulation.