{"product_id":"green-hydnophora","title":"Green hydnophora","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Hydnophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydnophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Hydnophora \/ Horn Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, With Proper Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Strong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle to Upper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photosynthetic \/ Planktivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore-Ready Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Hydnophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a bright, fast-growing stony coral with intense fluorescent green coloration and a unique textured growth pattern. Hardy for an SPS-type coral, it thrives under moderate to strong lighting and flow but should be given plenty of space due to its powerful sting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Hydnophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an eye-catching stony coral prized for its brilliant green coloration, unusual textured surface and impressive growth. Depending on the species and individual colony, Hydnophora may develop branching, encrusting or mound-like growth forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydnophora is considered relatively hardy compared with many other SPS corals, making it a great choice for reef keepers looking to move into more demanding stony corals. Stable calcium, alkalinity and magnesium levels are important for maintaining healthy skeletal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to high lighting and moderate to strong, turbulent water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good water movement helps prevent detritus from accumulating within the coral's textured surface while delivering oxygen and nutrients to the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Hydnophora receives much of its nutrition through photosynthesis but can also benefit from occasional feedings of small planktonic or finely prepared coral foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important considerations with Hydnophora is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaggressive nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can extend powerful sweeper tentacles capable of damaging neighboring corals, so generous spacing should be provided around the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith stable reef conditions and adequate space, Green Hydnophora can become a fast-growing and extremely vibrant centerpiece coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: 8–11 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hydnophora has a powerful sting and should be given significant space from neighboring corals. 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