• Name:

    3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia

  • Family: Pectiniidae
  • Species: Pectinia
  • Scientific Name: Pectinia sp
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General info about 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice 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 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia, they are predominatly colored blue green with pink mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice 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

3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia Diet & Nutrition

The 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice 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 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia

A mature tank is recommended in cultivating 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia. They are highly adaptive that it can grow and encrust any surface, including the glass component of your tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia

The 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice 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 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia

The 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia are prone to brown jelly infection, especially if water conditions are not met and maintained.

3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia Origin

The 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice 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 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia

The 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia has an aggressive behavior. Therefore, proper spacing must be maintained with regards to nearby corals.

How to Acclimate 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia

The 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia are purely marine, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia

The tentacles of the 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia are classfied as sweeper tentacles where it can extend, invade and sting nearby corals.

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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 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice Pectinia, they are predominatly colored blue green with pink mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating 3G Mummy Eye Evolved Chalice 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
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