TSA Gamma Knife Hydnophora Coral

TSA Gamma Knife Coral

Sale price  $49.99 Regular price $79.99
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TSA Gamma Knife Hydnophora Coral

TSA Gamma Knife Coral

Sale price  $49.99 Regular price $79.99
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Quick Specs

Care Level
Shop live corals by care level: Moderate
Flow
Shop live corals by flow: Moderate–High
Lighting
Shop live corals by lighting: Moderate–High
Placement
Shop live corals by placement: Mid–High
Growth Rate
Shop live corals by growth rate: Fast
Temperament
Aggressive(6–8 inches spacing)
Feeding
Photosynthetic(primary), microplankton, zooplankton, rotifers, cyclops, finely minced mysis shrimp, brine shrimp nauplii, coral-specific powdered foods
Description
You will receive a frag similar in shape and size to the photo. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.

You will receive a frag SIMILAR in shape and size to the coral in the photo. This is NOT a WYSIWYG frag.

FAQs Common questions about TSA Gamma Knife Coral

Why does my Gamma Knife Hydnophora Coral develop dead patches on shaded undersides?

Hydnophora rigida self-shades as it builds steep ridges. In lower flow and light, the shaded base can starve, leading to STN from the underside. Mount it high with open space around the colony and provide strong, turbulent flow. Rotate or reposition frags early to expose new faces; once thick, trimming overhangs may be needed.

How aggressive is it, and what spacing prevents stings?

Hydnophora has very potent nematocysts and will send short sweepers and mesenterial filaments that can burn neighbors within 2–4 inches, sometimes more in high flow. Give 4–6 inches of clearance from Montipora, Pocillopora, and fleshy LPS. Avoid downcurrent placement toward sensitive corals, and use rock “moats” to block contact.

My neon green turned dull or brown. Is this nutrient or light related?

Both can drive color shifts. Sudden high PAR can bleach tips; ultra-low nutrients can wash out fluorescence; excess nutrients deepen brown zoox. Target moderate–high PAR (200–300) with acclimation, random high flow, and stable alkalinity. Aim for low but present nutrients (nitrate ~2–10 ppm, phosphate ~0.02–0.08) to keep vivid greens without browning.

What’s the safest way to frag Hydnophora rigida without causing rapid tissue loss?

Use a diamond saw or sharp bone cutters to make clean cuts between ridge valleys; avoid crushing the skeletal ridges. Dip in an iodine-based solution, then place frags in high, turbulent flow to keep cuts clean. Maintain very stable alkalinity and temperature for a week; epoxy only the base to prevent smothering living tissue.
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