Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Pocillopora. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
15 cm
Min tank
200 L
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A bushy SPS that grows quickly and often seeds new colonies around the tank. A reasonable first SPS given strong light, good flow and stable alkalinity.
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Everything you need to keep Pocillopora healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Pocillopora. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Pocillopora is photosynthetic. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Pocillopora is generally peaceful sps; self-propagating. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful sps; self-propagating tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Pocillopora vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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