{"product_id":"blue-dream-stylophora","title":"Blue Dream Stylophora","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBlue Dream Stylophora (\u003cem\u003eStylophora pistillata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Dream Stylophora\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, branching SPS coral prized for its dense growth pattern, fine polyp texture, and cool blue-to-violet coloration. Its short, rounded branches become covered in closely spaced polyps, giving an established colony a soft, almost fuzzy appearance when fully extended. Under blue-spectrum reef lighting, the cooler pigments and fluorescent highlights become more pronounced, while balanced lighting reveals greater detail in the underlying branch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it becomes established, Blue Dream Stylophora develops into a dense, bushy colony rather than the longer, more open branching structure seen in many \u003cem\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e. Its combination of attractive coloration, visible polyp extension, and relatively approachable SPS care makes it a strong choice for reef keepers looking to add a premium branching coral to a mixed reef or SPS-dominant aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStylophora pistillata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Dream Stylophora, Stylophora Coral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High — approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150–300 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High — strong, varied and indirect circulation around the entire colony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Upper aquarium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, compact branching SPS colony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from available planktonic nutrition and occasional fine coral foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Blue Dream Stylophora on \u003cstrong\u003estable middle-to-upper rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e where it can receive strong, multidirectional circulation. As the colony becomes denser, good water movement is particularly important for reaching the interior branches, preventing debris accumulation, and maintaining healthy tissue throughout the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing the coral directly in front of a powerful pump where constant linear flow can irritate the tissue. Instead, provide \u003cstrong\u003eturbulent or alternating flow\u003c\/strong\u003e that moves around and through the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave adequate space between the Stylophora and neighboring corals. Although it lacks the long sweeper tentacles associated with many LPS corals, direct contact with other corals can result in stinging and tissue damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Dream Stylophora generally performs well at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150–300 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it best suited to moderate-to-high-light areas of the reef. Consistent lighting is important for maintaining healthy growth and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen introducing a new specimen, especially when its previous lighting intensity is unknown, begin toward the lower end of the recommended range and \u003cstrong\u003egradually acclimate it to stronger lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Excessive light introduced too quickly can cause paling or bleaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-heavy reef lighting can emphasize the coral's blue and violet tones, while a balanced spectrum helps display both its coloration and natural skeletal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Dream Stylophora is \u003cstrong\u003eprimarily photosynthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, receiving much of its energy from symbiotic dinoflagellates within its tissue. Direct feeding is not required in a healthy, established reef aquarium, but the coral can capture suspended organic matter and very small planktonic foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional additions of \u003cstrong\u003efine particulate coral foods, phytoplankton or appropriately sized zooplankton-based foods\u003c\/strong\u003e may supplement its nutrition. Maintaining stable water chemistry and reasonable nutrient availability is generally more important than heavy target feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith its cool coloration, excellent polyp extension, and compact branching growth, the Blue Dream Stylophora brings both structure and texture to the reef. Its combination of premium SPS appearance and comparatively approachable care makes it an excellent choice for aquarists ready to add a colorful branching coral to a stable reef aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Island Reef Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48665246597314,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3354\/5666\/files\/BlueDreamStylophora.png?v=1787557265","url":"https:\/\/islandreefaquatics.com\/products\/blue-dream-stylophora","provider":"Island Reef Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}