- Name:
Space Invader Pectinia
- Family: Pectiniidae
- Species: Pectinia
- Scientific Name: Pectinia sp
General info about Space Invader Pectinia
In general, corals coming from the genus Pectinia has a foliose type of coral growth. They usually form cabbage-like colonies with branches that are ruffled and terminate their edges with very sharp points.
For the Space Invader Pectinia, they are predominatly colored green and yellow. This are the water parameters for cultivating Space Invader Pectinia:
- Calcium: 380 - 430 ppm
- Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 - 10
- Temperature: 74° - 82° F (23° - 27° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
Space Invader Pectinia Diet & Nutrition
The Space Invader Pectinia gets much of its nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within their tissues. However, we still recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp.
Fragging / Propagating Space Invader Pectinia
A mature tank is recommended in cultivating Space Invader Pectinia. They are highly adaptive that it can grow and encrust any surface, including the glass component of your tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Space Invader Pectinia
The Space Invader Pectinia requires moderate lighting and low to moderate waterflow. If they are exposed to strong waterflow, their tentacles wiill not go out, which in turn, will deprive them from feeding.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Space Invader Pectinia
The Space Invader Pectinia are prone to brown jelly infection, especially if water conditions are not met and maintained.
Space Invader Pectinia Origin
The Space Invader Pectinia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are now classified as a vulnerable species and is listed under Appendix II of the CITES list, which means that their international trade is monitored.
Caution Should be Taken with Space Invader Pectinia
The Space Invader Pectinia has an aggressive behavior. Therefore, proper spacing must be maintained with regards to nearby corals.
How to Acclimate Space Invader Pectinia
The Space Invader Pectinia are purely marine, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Space Invader Pectinia
The tentacles of the Space Invader Pectinia are classfied as sweeper tentacles where it can extend, invade and sting nearby corals.
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| Space Invader Pectinia | Pectinia | Pectiniidae | Pectinia sp | In general, corals coming from the genus Pectinia has a foliose type of coral growth. They usually form cabbage-like colonies with branches that are ruffled and terminate their edges with very sharp points. For the Space Invader Pectinia, they are predominatly colored green and yellow. This are the water parameters for cultivating Space Invader Pectinia:
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