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Jeweled Finger Coral

The Porites Jeweled Finger Coral is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral often referred to simply as the Porites, Jewel, or Finger Coral. While the green or yellow branching form is most common, it is found in a variety of shapes and color forms. It is sometimes called the "Christmas Tree Worm Rock" since Christmas Tree Worms are often found attached to its surface. Its polyps are retracted for most of the day, but they emerge at night.

Porites sp.

Quick Stats: Jeweled Finger Coral
Family: Poritidae Polyp Size: SPS - Small polyp stony Range: Indo-Pacific Color Form: Yellow, Green Ideal Supplements: Calcium, Strontium, Trace elements Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Water Flow: Strong Light: High Dominance: Peaceful Placement: High to Medium Care Level: Moderate

Its behavior is peaceful with only very short tentacles, and can generally be placed closer to other peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. The Porites Jeweled Finger Coral requires a high light level combined with a strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.

It will benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or other micro-foods in the evening while its tentacles are visible.

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