Porites Astreoides

These corals require medium to high lighting, and usually the brighter colours require more intense lighting. Moderate water movement is also required and for this reason they should be placed high in the aquarium. They should be fed some form of invertebrate food once or twice a week.

Common Name(s): Mustard Hill Coral
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Porites astreoides
Care Level : Medium
Lighting Requirements:Medium/High
Flow Requirements: Medium
Tank Position: High
Feeding Requirements: supplemental feedings of foods for filter feeding invertebrates including marine snow and phytoplankton
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful

Other Comments:
These corals form encrusting colonies in the shallows to large domes in calmer, deeper water in the wild.

They are usually available in a bright yellow to dull grey-brown colour. Porites are commonly found with colonies of "Christmas Tree" Fan worms living in them but not always.

These corals require medium to high lighting, and usually the brighter colours require more intense lighting. Moderate water movement is also required and for this reason they should be placed high in the aquarium. They should be fed some form of invertebrate food once or twice a week depending on the coral load within your aquarium.