{"product_id":"neon-green-hydnophora-microconos","title":"Neon Green Hydnophora Microconos","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNeon Green Hydnophora microconos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis Neon Green \u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking encrusting SPS coral known for its intense fluorescent green coloration and rugged skeletal texture. The surface of the colony is covered in dense cone-shaped hydnophores that give the coral its distinctive rough, spiked appearance as it spreads across rock surfaces.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnder reef lighting this coral develops a bright electric green glow with subtle polyp extension that adds movement across its textured surface. Unlike some Hydnophora species that develop thicker branches, \u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e typically grows as an encrusting to low-ridged colony, gradually spreading outward and forming small knobs and irregular projections as it matures.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIts intense coloration and unusual skeletal structure make it a dramatic contrast coral when placed near smoother encrusting species or branching SPS such as Acropora.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis coral was grown in our systems using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e. 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 hardy SPS coral once established but benefits from stable reef parameters and consistent lighting. It adapts well to moderate to high light and prefers moderate to strong water movement that keeps the coral surface clean and well oxygenated.\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 with raised cone-shaped projections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAs the colony expands it will gradually spread across the surrounding rockwork. Providing open space around the coral helps maintain its natural growth pattern and reduces competition with neighboring corals.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike most reef-building corals, \u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e receives much of its energy from symbiotic zooxanthellae through photosynthesis. A healthy reef environment with balanced nutrients, plankton availability, and microbial activity can further support long-term coral health.\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 to be among the more aggressive SPS corals. \u003cem\u003eHydnophora microconos\u003c\/em\u003e can extend potent sweeper tentacles capable of damaging nearby corals, so adequate spacing should be provided when placing the colony 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 protect them during transit and maintain stable conditions throughout shipping. We use insulated packaging and temperature control when needed to reduce transport 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":40486239502491,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Neon-Green-Hydnophora_NDA.png?v=1697302012","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/neon-green-hydnophora-microconos","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}