Blue Cauliflower Coral

The Blue Cauliflower Coral is the soft coral sensation that has generated recent buzz amongst reef hobbyists. This newcomer to the reef aquarium hobby has made sporadic appearances in relative anonymity. However, the striking beauty of the Blue Cauliflower Coral makes it difficult for it to go unnoticed. This encrusting soft coral boasts magnificent colouration enhanced by its compact colonial growth habit. Each polyp sports a rich blue centre complemented by lovely jade-coloured pinnules. The resulting effect is an exquisite "floral arrangement" sure to be the source of envy among coral connoisseurs. 

The Blue Cauliflower Coral shares an uncanny resemblance to Xenia Corals. They are both colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a solid piece of substrate. They both form stalks as they grow and reproduce. However, the Blue Cauliflower Coral does not display pumping or pulsing behaviour. Though the Blue Cauliflower Coral tends to be slower growing, be sure to provide adequate space to accommodate growth. The peaceful and undemanding Blue Cauliflower Coral accommodates a range of lighting and water movement conditions. 

The Blue Cauliflower Coral contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of their nutritional requirements. Additional weekly feedings of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates is recommended. For continued good health, the Blue Cauliflower Coral will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water.