Where to buy Boulder Coral
Best known price right now: $10.00 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.
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About Boulder Coral
Porites fontanesii forms dense, rounded boulder or branching colonies with small polyp structures. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, and golden-yellow to occasionally greenish hues, with polyps visible as small dots across the surface.
Key facts
- Coloration
- Tan, brown, golden-yellow, or greenish
- Coral Type
- SPS
- Lighting Requirement
- 150-300 PAR
- Care Requirements
- • Prefers moderate to high light (PAR 200-400) • Moderate water flow to prevent detritus accumulation • Stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.3, dKH 8-12, Ca 400-450 ppm • Temperature 76-78°F (24-26°C) • Benefits from occasional target feeding of zooplankton
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Additional Notes
- Boulder corals are hardy and grow slowly, forming dense colonies. Avoid direct high flow that can damage polyps; place where light reaches without harsh currents.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Appearance Description
- Porites fontanesii forms dense, rounded boulder or branching colonies with small polyp structures. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, and golden-yellow to occasionally greenish hues, with polyps visible as small dots across the surface.
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