TSA Blueberry Stylophora Coral
$29.99
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$29.99
Regular price
$39.99
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Frag Size: 1/2 - 3/4 inch frag
Placement: Mount your new coral using IC gel glue, putty, or a combinations of both. Place the coral on a rock or ledge in a location that receives direct lighting and ample flow.
Feeding: Top Shelf Aquatics recommends feeding hard corals with a combination of foods like Zooplanktons, Phytoplanktons, Amino Acids and other Organic Proteins . A daily broadcast feeding while return and circulations pumps are stopped will ensure the corals have the ability to consume the nutrients they require.
Lighting & Flow: Hard corals require moderate water flow and moderate lighting to maintain proper color. T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow acropora when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.
Quick Guide:
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 350)
Water Flow: Moderate to high
Range: Indo-Pacific, TSA aqua-cultured in Florida
Water Conditions: 75-80° F; sg 1.025-1.026; pH 8.1-8.4, Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1300-1450, Nitrates <10ppm, Phosphates < .10ppm.
TSA Blueberry Stylophora Coral
$29.99
Sale price
$29.99
Regular price
$39.99
Grow your corals with:
Care Level
Moderate
Lighting
Moderate–High
Flow
Moderate–High
Placement
Mid–High
Temperament
Semi-aggressive (3–4 inches spacing)
Feeding
photosynthetic, microplankton, rotifers, copepod nauplii, cyclops, reef-specific powdered coral foods (e.g., Reef Roids), very fine zooplankton suspensions, amino acid supplements
TSA Blueberry Stylophora Coral FAQ's
Why does my Blueberry Stylophora lose its blue tips and turn purple or brown?
Color shifts often track spectrum, PAR, and minor elements. Aim for 200–350 PAR with strong 420–470 nm. Keep nutrients measurable (NO3 5–15 ppm, PO4 0.03–0.08 ppm); near-zero PO4 can pastel and thin tissue, excess browns it. Stable alkalinity 8–9 dKH is key. Low potassium trims blues/purples—test and maintain ~380–420 ppm. Avoid abrupt light changes; acclimate over 1–2 weeks.
My colony is receding on the side facing the pump—what’s causing this pattern?
Stylophora dislikes constant, laminar flow blasting one face. This can cause tissue wear, detritus scouring, and localized STN. Provide high, turbulent, alternating flow with wide gyres or random pulses, not a narrow jet. Re-aim powerheads so branches sway from multiple directions. Check for alk swings and detritus accumulation in branch bases, and gently baste debris during maintenance.
Can clownfish or crabs irritate Stylophora pistillata?
Yes. Some clowns adopt bushy SPS, rubbing off tissue over time. If hosting occurs, add an alternative (e.g., large Euphyllia or a faux nem) or use a mesh cage until clowns lose interest. Emeralds are usually safe; decorator and some hermits may pick at polyps. Nighttime sweeper stings are short but can mark close neighbors; keep a few centimeters of space.
How do I troubleshoot sudden tip burn or rapid tissue loss on Stylophora?
Tip burn often follows alkalinity spikes or rapid PAR increases. Verify alk stability (daily swing <0.2 dKH) and reduce light 20–30% temporarily. For RTN/STN, frag healthy branches ahead of the recession, dip in an SPS-safe antiseptic (e.g., povidone-iodine at appropriate dilution), and add fresh carbon to mitigate chemical warfare from soft corals. Ensure temperatures stay 24–26°C with good gas exchange.
Description
Photo is of mother colony. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.
Frag Size: 1/2 - 3/4 inch frag
Placement: Mount your new coral using IC gel glue, putty, or a combinations of both. Place the coral on a rock or ledge in a location that receives direct lighting and ample flow.
Feeding: Top Shelf Aquatics recommends feeding hard corals with a combination of foods like Zooplanktons, Phytoplanktons, Amino Acids and other Organic Proteins . A daily broadcast feeding while return and circulations pumps are stopped will ensure the corals have the ability to consume the nutrients they require.
Lighting & Flow: Hard corals require moderate water flow and moderate lighting to maintain proper color. T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow acropora when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.
Quick Guide:
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 350)
Water Flow: Moderate to high
Range: Indo-Pacific, TSA aqua-cultured in Florida
Water Conditions: 75-80° F; sg 1.025-1.026; pH 8.1-8.4, Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1300-1450, Nitrates <10ppm, Phosphates < .10ppm.
SKU: CTOxTSABlueberryStyl
