{"product_id":"blood-orange-psammacora-under-25-pea-u25-n1103","title":"Blood Orange Psammacora","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood Orange Psammacora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammacora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colorful reef-building coral known for its finely textured surface, closely spaced corallites, and encrusting to plating growth. This specimen displays intense blood-orange to red-orange tissue with fine yellow to gold ridging and scattered green to yellow-green corallite centers, producing strong contrast under reef aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammacora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals form calcium carbonate skeletons with numerous small corallites distributed across the colony surface. Their skeletal structure creates a finely ridged or textured appearance, and established colonies may develop as encrusting sheets, contoured plates, or thicker irregular growth depending on species and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blood Orange coloration is especially striking because the vivid orange-red base is crossed by narrow golden ridges that radiate around the individual corallites. Small green to yellow-green centers provide additional contrast and can fluoresce strongly under blue-rich lighting. As the colony grows, the surface develops folds and contours that emphasize the coral’s intricate texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammacora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. The small polyps may also capture fine planktonic and suspended particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium chemistry is important for continued skeletal growth and coloration. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and nutrient levels help support healthy calcification. Moderate variable water movement helps keep the colony surface free of accumulated debris while supplying oxygen and nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammacora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can encrust surrounding substrate as it grows, so adequate space should be allowed between the colony and neighboring corals. Gradual acclimation is recommended when introducing the specimen to significantly stronger lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause several \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammacora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can share similar growth forms and external coloration, exact species-level identification cannot be made reliably from a photograph alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammacora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically responsible identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammacora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Psammacora Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but provide space from more aggressive neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture very fine planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting to plating calcium carbonate skeleton with finely textured ridges and numerous small corallites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels rather than allowing nutrients to fluctuate rapidly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid rapid changes in alkalinity, salinity, lighting, or nutrient levels. Moderate variable flow helps prevent detritus from settling across the textured colony surface. 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