{"product_id":"green-cactus-pavona-coral-pea-hp-oc1916","title":"Green Cactus Pavona Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Cactus Pavona Coral, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colonial stony coral known for forming thin, upright plates and irregular leafy blades that can develop into a distinctive cactus-like growth form. This colony shows olive to brown-green tissue with brighter fluorescent green highlights concentrated along the growing margins and edges. The surface is covered with closely packed corallites that create a finely textured appearance across the plates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while the small polyps may also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be established reliably from appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally does best under moderate to strong reef lighting with moderate to strong, variable water movement. Good flow helps keep detritus from settling between the plates and supports gas exchange across the colony. Place on stable rockwork with enough room for the coral to expand upward and outward as new plates develop. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal growth. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and stable rather than being driven excessively low. Most nutrition is obtained through photosynthesis, although fine planktonic foods and suspended particulate matter can provide supplemental nutrition. Provide separation from neighboring corals because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be competitive and may irritate nearby colonies through direct contact or extended mesenterial filaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720570700009,"sku":"HP OC1916","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/green-cactus-pavona-lps-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1916.jpg?v=1792444924","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/green-cactus-pavona-coral-pea-hp-oc1916","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}