The Forest Green Psammocora is a truly extraordinary specimen. Its uncommon beauty is heightened only by its infrequent appearance in the aquarium trade. Though common in nature, members of the Genus Psammocora have led a quiet life, drawing little attention among reef keepers. That is, until Coral Farm & Aquatic Life Facility propagated this hidden gem to share with the reef community. Coral aficionados will marvel at the addition of this unique specimen.

The Forest Green Psammocora and members of the Family Siderastreidae are easily recognized by star- or flower-like corallites created as the septa fuse at the center. Even distribution of countless corallites gives the Forest Green Psammocora a highly-textured appearance that enhances the vibrant green coloration. Though typically encrusting in habit, species of Psammocora display a wide variety of architectural growth forms that add to the desirability of these corals.

The Forest Green Psammocora is a hardy small polyp stony (SPS) coral that can live under a variety of lighting conditions provided by compact fluorescent, VHO, T-5's as well as the more intense metal halides. Alter its position in the aquarium depending on the lighting. In an aquarium lit by metal halides, the Forest Green Psammocora should be kept in a mid to low position. Under other lighting, the Forest Green Psammocora can be kept in a mid to high position. To bring out the most intense coloration of this coral, we recommend metal halide lighting along with strong water flow.

Keep in mind that this and other species of Psammocora can be sensitive to metal halide lighting, so take time acclimating the Forest Green Psammocora under metal halide aquarium lighting. Simply place the coral low in the aquarium for a few weeks until it opens fully and then slowly move the colony to the desired location. Make sure to place the Forest Green Psammocora away from more aggressive corals as it has poor defenses.

For continued good health, the Forest Green Psammocora will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of chopped meaty items, baby brine shrimp or zooplankton.

LiveAquaria® Aquacultured Coral frags are mounted to a fired ceramic plug that can be affixed to live rock anywhere in the aquarium with gel super glue or epoxy.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"

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