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Cylinder Coral (Porites cylindrica)

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Cylinder Coral
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Where to buy Cylinder Coral

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

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About Cylinder Coral

Porites cylindrica forms compact, cylindrical or columnar branches with dense polyps covering the entire surface. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, and green to yellow or cream, often with contrasting polyp tips. Branches are relatively uniform in diameter and tightly clustered.

Key facts

Coloration
Brown to green with cylindrical branches
Care difficulty
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Care Requirements
• Moderate to high flow; place in areas with consistent indirect current • Requires moderate to high lighting (PAR 200-400) • Feed small particles or rely on photosynthesis; occasionally dose phytoplankton • Prefers stable water parameters: 1.025 sg, pH 8.1-8.3, 24-27°C • Keep away from aggressive corals; sensitive to allelopathy
Additional Notes
Hardy stony coral once established. Avoid placing directly in high-flow dead zones; prefers dappled, indirect light zones. Susceptible to tissue damage from water quality swings.
Placement Recommendation
Middle
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
Min tank size
40 gallons
Appearance Description
Porites cylindrica forms compact, cylindrical or columnar branches with dense polyps covering the entire surface. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, and green to yellow or cream, often with contrasting polyp tips. Branches are relatively uniform in diameter and tightly clustered.
Lighting Requirement
150-300 PAR
Family
Poritidae
Flow Requirement
Medium to High

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