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Porites Coral

Porites lobata

Family: Poritidae

📍 Widespread Indo-Pacific and Caribbean

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Massively important reef-builder — slow-growing mounds and columns covered in tiny polyps. Host to Christmas Tree Worms and boring clams. Hardy for SPS; tolerates a wider range of conditions than Acropora.

Keeping this species

flow
medium to high
placement
mid rockwork
difficulty
intermediate
lightLevel
medium to high

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Natural Habitat Temperature

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81°F 82°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, May high)

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