Where to buy Nippled Cauliflower Coral
Best known price right now: $13.30 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.
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About Nippled Cauliflower Coral
Stylophora mamillata forms dense branching colonies with thick, robust branches and characteristic small knobby projections (mammillae) covering the skeleton. Coloration ranges from tan and brown to cream, yellow, and occasionally pink or purple under intense lighting.
Key facts
- Coral Type
- SPS
- Additional Notes
- Hardy branching coral; susceptible to brown jelly disease if stressed. Propagates readily via fragmentation and makes an excellent beginner-friendly choice.
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Needs
- Photosynthetic only
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to strong lighting (PAR 200-400) • Moderate water flow to prevent detritus buildup • Stable temperature 75-80°F, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Benefits from occasional target feeding of phytoplankton • Prefers hard substrate or rockwork for attachment
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii.
- Coloration
- Tan, brown, cream, yellow, pink, or purple
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
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