Pink Stylophora

(Stylophora spp.)

• Lighting: Moderate–high (150–250 PAR); thrives under strong, stable lighting.

• Flow: Moderate–high; prefers strong, chaotic flow to keep polyps extended and healthy.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temp: 76–80°F

  • Salinity: 1.025–1.026

  • Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH

  • Calcium: 420–450 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

  • Nitrate: 2–10 ppm

  • Phosphate: 0.02–0.08 ppm

• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; may benefit from occasional microplankton or reef roids.

• Placement: Upper to mid rockwork in areas with high light and strong, turbulent flow.

• Aggression: Low; won’t usually sting neighbors, but needs space to grow outward.

• Difficulty: Moderate–high; more forgiving than some SPS (like Acropora), but still requires stable water chemistry.