Pocillipora Coral Mother Colonies with a bright lemon spot

with a bright lemon spot in the middle of the tail

which are especially impressive as a young juvenile

It has a chocolate colored body with jade green on its head and tail

and orange dusts the caudal fin as well

Temperature swings are not tolerated and may lead to bleaching

Pocillipora Coral Mother Colonies with a bright lemon spotPocillopora coral is a type of pocilloporid, related to Stylophora and Birdsnest. They are some of the easiest small polyped stony corals to keep. Although they can be highly adaptable, they should still be provided with bright lighting and strong turbulent water flow best provided with a wave maker or surge action. It may be host to several species of beneficial crustaceans including Trapezia sp. crabs. In nature their polyps are open mainly at