What corals are compatible with Pocillopora?

Pocillopora coexists safely with Green Star Polyps, Pulsing Xenia, Discosoma Mushroom, Zoanthids, Hammer Coral, Frogspawn Coral. Compatibility accounts for stinging tentacles, sweeper reach, and overgrowth pressure; the full ranked list on this page includes cautions to plan placement around.

Coral Profile

Pocillopora

Pocillopora damicornis

Also known as: Cauliflower Coral, Brush Coral

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Type

SPS

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

high

Flow

high

Notes

Branching SPS with verrucae (bumpy projections) on each branch, looks rougher than Stylophora. One of the fastest-growing SPS in the hobby; goes from frag to softball-sized colony in under a year with good conditions.

Compatible Neighbors

Corals compatible with Pocillopora

Every coral below passes the reef-compatibility engine when placed alongside Pocillopora. Verdicts account for stinging sweepers, wandering anemones, and overgrowth pressure. Cautions mean you can still keep both but should plan placement (frag plugs, separate rockwork, sight breaks).