{"product_id":"pickle-juice-pocillopora","title":"Pickle Juice Pocillopora","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePickle Juice Pocillopora: The Neon Yellow-Green Thicket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pickle Juice Pocillopora (Pocillopora species) is a vibrant and highly fluorescent collector strain of Small Polyp Stony (SPS) coral. Pocillopora, commonly known as \"Cauliflower Corals\" or \"Bush Corals,\" are highly prized for their hardiness, rapid growth, and distinct knobby, thicket-forming structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific strain is named \"Pickle Juice\" for its uniform, intense neon yellow or lime-green base tissue that covers the entire colony. The polyps and growth tips are often the same highly saturated neon green, giving the coral a consistent, brilliant, and glowing appearance, especially when viewed under high-actinic (blue) lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pickle Juice Pocillopora grows in a dense, branching, and columnar morphology, forming thick, knobby bushes. It is considered an Easy to Moderate care SPS coral and is often recommended as a great introductory SPS. It requires consistent water chemistry, high light, and strong, chaotic water flow to maintain its dense structure and brilliant coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coral is primarily Photosynthetic (deriving most energy from symbiotic algae, zooxanthellae) but is also an opportunistic Carnivore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplemental feeding is recommended and highly beneficial for accelerating growth and ensuring the deepest color saturation. Its small, sticky polyps readily capture fine particulate foods. Target feed 2-3 times per week with very fine foods, such as cyclops, rotifers, or commercial coral powders and amino acid solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is Reef Safe but generally Semi-Aggressive. While it lacks long sweeper tentacles, Pocillopora can produce long, clear mesenterial filaments to sting and digest neighbors if they touch or are too close. Due to its fast growth and potential mild aggression, ensure it has sufficient space (at least 2 inches) from sensitive corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e toward fish and motile invertebrates, and Semi-Aggressive\/Competitive toward other corals. It should be positioned on high rockwork where it receives High PAR lighting (300-450 PAR) and strong, non-laminar, turbulent water flow to support its high metabolic rate and prevent stagnant water within the colony's dense structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires stable parameters. The tank should be mature with very low nutrient levels (Nitrate \u0026lt; 5 ppm, Phosphate \u0026lt; 0.1 ppm). Critical parameters: Alkalinity (dKH 8.0-9.5), Calcium (400-450 ppm), and Magnesium (1300-1450 ppm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocillopora sp. (Specific Strain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickle Juice Pocillopora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neon Green Pocillopora, Lime Bush Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultured\/Maricultured (Originals from the Indo-Pacific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can form large, dense bushes (8+ inches tall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive (\u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing and uses mesenterial filaments\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photosynthetic and Carnivore (Benefits from target feeding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Gallons (Established SPS or Mixed Reef)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Excellent, hardy branching SPS option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67705537233116,"sku":"lax1791987377023","price":35.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1422\/1020\/files\/pickle-juice-pocillopora_1.webp?v=1791987383","url":"https:\/\/calmhemwear.shop\/products\/pickle-juice-pocillopora","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}