{"product_id":"green-pachyseris-elephant-skin-cupping-plate-pea-hp-oc1914","title":"Green Pachyseris Elephant Skin Cupping Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Pachyseris Elephant Skin Cupping Plate, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyseris speciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a plating stony coral characterized by broad, unifacial plates covered with distinctive parallel and concentric ridges. This specimen displays vivid green coloration with lighter yellow-green ridges and a gently cupped growth form. As the colony matures, the plate can expand outward while developing increasingly pronounced folds and ridges, producing the textured “elephant skin” appearance associated with this coral. The broad plating form and concentric ridge pattern are characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyseris speciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marinespecies.org\/aphia.php?id=207293\u0026amp;p=taxdetails\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWorld Register of Marine Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like other photosynthetic reef-building corals, it contains symbiotic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy.\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 speciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 to strong, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good circulation is particularly important for broad plating colonies because it helps prevent detritus from accumulating within the ridges and depressions. Place the coral on stable rockwork with ample room for the plate to expand outward and upward. 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 suspended plankton and organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into substantially stronger lighting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. speciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally forms horizontal plates and occurs across a range of reef habitats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721566683369,"sku":"HP OC1914","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/green-pachyseris-elephant-skin-cupping-plate-lps-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1914.jpg?v=1792456844","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/green-pachyseris-elephant-skin-cupping-plate-pea-hp-oc1914","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}