• Name:

    Watermelon Chalice Pectinia

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  • Family: Pectiniidae
  • Species: Pectinia
  • Scientific Name: Pectinia sp
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General info about Watermelon 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 Watermelon Chalice Pectinia, they are predominatly colored pink. This are the water parameters for cultivating Watermelon 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

Watermelon Chalice Pectinia Diet & Nutrition

The Watermelon 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 Watermelon Chalice Pectinia

A mature tank is recommended in cultivating Watermelon 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 Watermelon Chalice Pectinia

The Watermelon 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 Watermelon Chalice Pectinia

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

Watermelon Chalice Pectinia Origin

The Watermelon 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 Watermelon Chalice Pectinia

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

How to Acclimate Watermelon Chalice Pectinia

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

Stinging Tentacles on Watermelon Chalice Pectinia

The tentacles of the Watermelon Chalice Pectinia are classfied as sweeper tentacles where it can extend, invade and sting nearby corals.

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Watermelon Chalice 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 Watermelon Chalice Pectinia, they are predominatly colored pink. This are the water parameters for cultivating Watermelon 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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