Neon Green Cyphastrea Coral mini colony

Neon Green Cyphastrea Coral (Cyphastrea sp.)

The Neon Green Cyphastrea Coral is an eye-catching encrusting LPS coral known for its bright green polyps and textured appearance. As it grows, Cyphastrea spreads across rockwork and develops a colorful encrusting colony, making it an excellent choice for adding color and coverage to lower-light areas of a reef aquarium.

Cyphastrea corals are generally hardy and adaptable compared with many other stony corals. They typically perform well under lower to moderate lighting with gentle-to-moderate water movement and can gradually encrust surrounding rockwork when provided with stable reef conditions.

Recommended Care

• Scientific Name: Cyphastrea sp.
• Common Name: Neon Green Cyphastrea Coral
• Care Level: Easy to Moderate
• Lighting: Low to moderate, approximately 50–120 PAR
• Water Flow: Low to moderate — indirect flow that prevents debris from settling
• Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium
• Temperament: Generally peaceful — allow room for encrusting growth
• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; occasional fine particulate coral foods may support growth
• Growth: Moderate, encrusting
• Reef Safe: Yes

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 75–79°F
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
• Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1,250–1,400 ppm

Maintain stable reef aquarium parameters and gradually acclimate the coral to your aquarium's lighting and flow. Green coloration and fluorescence may appear different depending on lighting spectrum, intensity, camera settings, and viewing conditions.