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Mustard Hill Coral (Porites astreoides)

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Mustard Hill Coral
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Where to buy Mustard Hill Coral

Best known price right now: $10.00 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.

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About Mustard Hill Coral

Porites astreoides forms compact, mound-shaped or brain-like colonies with small polyps. Coloration ranges from mustard yellow and orange to brownish, often with contrasting polyp coloration; some specimens display green or blue tips on branches.

Key facts

Feeding Needs
Primarily photosynthetic via zooxanthellae; benefits from occasional meaty foods (small plankton, phytoplankton) but does not require regular feeding.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Water Parameters
Temperature: 75-82°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
Additional Notes
Hardy branching coral excellent for beginners. Grows slowly to medium speed; prone to brown jelly disease if stressed or injured—avoid direct contact.
Coral Type
SPS
Placement Recommendation
Middle
Care Requirements
• Moderate to high water flow, not direct heavy surge • Strong lighting (PAR 200–400+); thrives under T5 or LED • Feed occasionally with small plankton or coral foods • Stable parameters: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, calcium 400–450 ppm • Prefers slightly elevated nitrate/phosphate compared to SPS
Coloration
Yellow-brown to mustard color with encrusting growth
Origin
Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas throughout the Caribbean to South America.
Family
Porites
Lighting Requirement
100-200 PAR
Appearance Description
Porites astreoides forms compact, mound-shaped or brain-like colonies with small polyps. Coloration ranges from mustard yellow and orange to brownish, often with contrasting polyp coloration; some specimens display green or blue tips on branches.

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