Asteopora - People eater

Asteopora corals, also known as "Branching Flowerpot Corals," are another type of SPS (Small Polyp Stony) coral. Here are care tips for Asteopora corals:

• Water Parameters: Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C), Salinity: 1.025-1.026, pH: 8.1-8.4, Calcium: 400-450 ppm, Alkalinity: 7-9 dKH.

• Lighting and Placement: Asteopora corals require high-intensity lighting, such as metal halides, T5, or LED lights. Place them in the upper to middle part of the aquarium, as they thrive under higher lighting levels. They appreciate moderate to strong water flow to help carry away waste and provide nutrients.

• Feeding: Asteopora corals primarily derive their nutrition through photosynthesis from zooxanthellae. However, they can benefit from supplemental feeding. You can occasionally target feed them with small meaty foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or coral-specific liquid or powdered foods.

• Fun Fact: Asteopora corals have intricate branching structures that resemble delicate flowers or trees, hence their common name "Branching Flowerpot Corals." They can exhibit beautiful colors, including shades of pink, purple, blue, green, and brown.

It's important to maintain stable water parameters, provide appropriate lighting, and ensure proper water flow around your Asteopora corals. Regularly monitor their health and growth, and be cautious with their placement to prevent aggression from neighboring corals.