{"product_id":"green-pachyseris-elephant-skin-coral-pea-hp-oc1928","title":"Green Pachyseris Elephant Skin Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Pachyseris Elephant Skin Coral, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a plating stony coral known for its distinctive parallel ridges and valleys that create the wrinkled, textured appearance responsible for the common name “Elephant Skin Coral.” This specimen displays an intense fluorescent green coloration across a broad, gently undulating plate, with closely spaced ridges running in sweeping concentric patterns. Members of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can form horizontal plates or laminae with raised ridges, although growth form varies among species and environmental conditions. Because several \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species share similar external characteristics and species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from a photograph alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyseris\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coralsoftheworld.org\/species_factsheets\/species_factsheet_summary\/pachyseris-speciosa\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eCorals of the World\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003ePachyseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs well under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good circulation helps prevent detritus from collecting between the coral’s numerous ridges and valleys while supporting gas exchange across the colony. Place on stable rockwork where the coral has room to spread outward as it develops its characteristic plating growth form. 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 supplied through photosynthesis, while fine suspended plankton and organic particles may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradual acclimation is recommended when moving the coral into substantially brighter lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720754692329,"sku":"HP OC1928","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/green-pachyseris-elephant-skin-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1928.jpg?v=1792444910","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/green-pachyseris-elephant-skin-coral-pea-hp-oc1928","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}