[reefnoob1991]

Hey guys I'm acclimating a Pink Fuzzy coral Pocillopora I believe it's called...I waited about 30 min floating it in the bag then added 1/4-1/2 cup of water and am letting it float another 1/2 hour. What else should I do? They don't sting do they?

[reefnoob1991]

Also, will the coral eventually attach itself to the rock?

[Krazy]

Quick Stats on the Pocillopora :

Care Level: Difficult

Light: High

Water Flow: Strong

Placement: Middle to Top

Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12

Color Form: Green, Pink

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Ideal Supplements: Calcium, Strontium, Trace Elements

Origin: Eastern Pacific, Indo-Pacific

Family: Pocilloporidae

[reefnoob1991]

I already added it and it seems to be doing nice ! I have one powerhead aimed across the tank at a downward angle right at it and the other aimed towards the front of the tank right above it like this --- ||| The --- line is the 247 GPH BioCube regular and the ||| is the 127 GPH powerhead i added today

[reefnoob1991]

I picked it up for 25$ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...7/100_2023.jpg

[reefnoob1991]

Whoops don't think that link works try this one.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...7/100_2023.jpg

[jimw369]

Get us a closer pic. Looks Good. Wow! An SPS coral to start.

Cauliflower Coral, Pocillopora
(Pocillopora damicornis)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Difficult
Light: High
Water Flow: Strong
Placement: Middle to Top
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Color Form: Green, Pink
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Ideal Supplements: Calcium, Strontium, Trace Elements
Origin: Eastern Pacific, Indo-Pacific
Family: Pocilloporidae




The Pocillopora Cauliflower Coral is a SPS coral that is also referred to as Bird's Nest, Lace, Cluster, or Brush Coral. The appearance of the colonies with polyps extended actually gives this species its more common name, Cauliflower Coral. They have a very fuzzy appearance, and are a very colorful addition to a reef aquarium. The most common colors are brown and pink.

It is a semi-aggressive coral and adequate room for expansion should be provided between itself and other corals. The Pocillopora Cauliflower Coral can be difficult to acclimate to the aquarium, but once established, becomes quite hardy for an SPS coral, and may grow rapidly. Provide enough space between this and other corals to allow for this growth. It requires a high light level combined with strong water movement, and good water quality. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.

Its diet should include additional feedings of micro-plankton or other micro-foods twice a week.