{"product_id":"limelight-hydnophora-microconos","title":"Limelight Hydnophora Microconos","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLimelight Hydnophora microconos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLimelight \u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking encrusting SPS coral known for its intense highlighter-green fluorescence and heavily textured skeletal surface. The colony develops dense cone-shaped hydnophores that give it a rugged, almost spiked appearance as it spreads across rockwork.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnder blue-heavy reef lighting this coral glows with a vivid lime-green coloration that stands out strongly against surrounding corals. The Limelight strain is prized for this bright, saturated color and the dramatic contrast created by its rough skeletal structure and tight polyp coverage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnlike some Hydnophora species that develop thicker branches, \u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e typically grows as an encrusting to low-ridged colony. It gradually spreads across the rock surface and develops small knobs and irregular projections as it matures, creating a very different texture compared to smoother SPS like Montipora or branching Acropora.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e to grow this coral. It includes calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and trace elements in the ratios that corals consume them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e is generally considered a durable SPS coral once established, though it still benefits from the stable parameters typical of successful SPS aquariums. Moderate to high lighting and moderate to strong water movement help maintain coloration and keep the colony surface clean.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high reef lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong, turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to upper rockwork with open space around the colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrusting to low-ridged with dense cone-shaped projections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nProviding open rock space around the coral allows it to expand naturally as it spreads outward over time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike most reef-building corals, Limelight Hydnophora receives much of its energy through photosynthesis from symbiotic zooxanthellae. A healthy reef ecosystem with balanced nutrients, dissolved organics, and plankton availability can further support coral health and stability.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMany reef aquariums benefit from regular additions of live plankton and beneficial microbial populations. Products such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/rhodomonas-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/isochrysis-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eIsochrysis Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e can contribute to broader reef nutrition and microbial balance when used as part of a well-managed aquarium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nHydnophora species are known for being aggressive toward nearby corals. \u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e can extend potent sweeper tentacles capable of stinging neighboring colonies, so providing adequate spacing is important when placing this coral in a reef aquarium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike other SPS corals, it benefits from stable alkalinity, salinity, and temperature. Rapid parameter swings, nutrient instability, or stress during acclimation may affect newly introduced colonies until they settle into the system.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAll corals are carefully packed to maintain stable conditions during transport. We use insulated packaging and temperature control when needed to help reduce shipping stress.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor full details about our policies, please review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping information\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47029027897598,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Limelight-Hydnophora_NDA.jpg?v=1751029292","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/limelight-hydnophora-microconos","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}