Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Pastel Yellow and Green
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Pectiniidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Optimal Parameters:
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Overview
The "Soft Glow Pectina" is a delicate and serene coral, featuring a blend of pastel yellow and soft green hues that create a peaceful, glowing presence in your reef aquarium. With a 15 cm diameter, it is the perfect size to make a subtle yet captivating statement in your tank.
Native to the Indo-Pacific, this coral thrives in low to moderate lighting and gentle water flow, which accentuates its soothing color combination and smooth texture. As a semi-aggressive species, the Soft Glow Pectina should be placed with sufficient space from neighboring corals to prevent stinging or overgrowth.
Although photosynthetic, the Soft Glow Pectina benefits from supplemental feedings of fine meaty foods such as plankton or rotifers, which enhance growth and intensify its colors.
Maintaining optimal water conditions is essential for the health and vibrancy of this coral. Proper levels of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity are vital for skeletal development, while low nitrate and phosphate levels help prevent algae growth, keeping its pastel shades vibrant.
This coral is supplied unmounted, ready to be placed where it can flourish and bring a soft, radiant glow to your reef tank. Approximate size: 15 cm in diameter.