• Name:

    Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia

  • Family: Pectiniidae
  • Species: Pectinia
  • Scientific Name: Pectinia sp
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General info about Ultra Color Chalice Coral 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 Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia, they are predominatly colored green with orange mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Ultra Color Chalice Coral 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

Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia Diet & Nutrition

The Ultra Color Chalice Coral 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 Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia

A mature tank is recommended in cultivating Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia. They are highly adaptive that it can grow and encrust any surface, including the glass component of your tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia

The Ultra Color Chalice Coral 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 Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia

The Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia are prone to brown jelly infection, especially if water conditions are not met and maintained.

Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia Origin

The Ultra Color Chalice Coral 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 Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia

The Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia has an aggressive behavior. Therefore, proper spacing must be maintained with regards to nearby corals.

How to Acclimate Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia

The Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia are purely marine, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia

The tentacles of the Ultra Color Chalice Coral 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 Ultra Color Chalice Coral Pectinia, they are predominatly colored green with orange mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Ultra Color Chalice Coral 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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