Coral Profile
Stylophora
Stylophora pistillata
Also known as: Cluster Coral, Stylo, Cat's Paw Coral
SPSintermediate
Type
SPS
Difficulty
intermediate
Light
high
Flow
high
Notes
Branching SPS with thick, finger-like branches and small polyps. Substantially hardier than Acropora — good first SPS for reefers who want to graduate from softies and LPS. Pink, green, and rainbow morphs.
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