GREEN HIRSUTA

Hirsuta Frag Care Guide

• Lighting: Moderate to high (PAR 200–350).

• Flow: Moderate to strong, random flow to keep it clean and healthy.

• Placement: Mid to upper tank levels for best growth and color.

Water Parameters

• Temp: 75–80°F

• Salinity: 1.025–1.026

• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Nitrates: 1–5 ppm

• Phosphates: 0.01–0.03 ppm

Feeding

• Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional feeding (e.g., Reef-Roids, phytoplankton).

Maintenance

• Dip frags before adding. Maintain stable water and good flow to prevent algae buildup.

Pests

• Check for Montipora-eating nudibranchs and other pests.

Quick Tip

Hirsuta is a fast-growing SPS coral that thrives in stable, high-flow, and high-light environments!