{"product_id":"gold-psammacora-pea-f-oc2910","title":"Gold Psammacora","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Psammacora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an encrusting to plating stony coral known for its fine surface texture, tightly integrated corallites, and dense covering of small polyps. This specimen displays an intense golden yellow-green coloration with deeper green areas distributed throughout the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface has a finely textured appearance created by numerous small corallites and extended polyps, producing a dense, almost fuzzy look when the coral is fully open. Bright yellow-gold coloration dominates much of the colony, while patches of richer green provide natural variation and depth. As it grows, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can spread across surrounding rockwork and develop an irregular encrusting to plating form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their small polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and particulate organic material. Because species-level identification cannot be determined reliably from coloration and colony appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation for this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15168\" data-end=\"15430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15168\" data-end=\"15183\"\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\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, variable flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle areas of the aquarium, adjusted according to lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but allow room for continued encrusting growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from fine suspended plankton and appropriately sized coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting to plating growth with numerous small corallites and fine polyps\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 along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Keep nitrate and phosphate measurable and reasonably stable rather than excessively low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide enough variable water movement to prevent debris from settling on the colony without directing excessive flow at the tissue. Gradually acclimate to stronger lighting and allow adequate room for the colony to spread onto surrounding rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67816318566633,"sku":"F OC2910","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/gold-psammacora-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2910.jpg?v=1793385772","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/gold-psammacora-pea-f-oc2910","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}