{"product_id":"kryptonite-candy-cane-caulastrea-pea-u25-oc2326","title":"Kryptonite Candy Cane Caulastrea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKryptonite Candy Cane Caulastrea, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaulastrea furcata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a branching stony coral known for its fleshy trumpet-shaped polyps that grow on distinct skeletal stalks. This specimen displays intense fluorescent green coloration across the expanded tissue, with rounded, deeply folded polyps and lighter green centers that give it the vivid “Kryptonite” appearance reflected in its name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaulastrea furcata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forms branching colonies as individual heads divide and develop additional polyps over time. The coral contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy, while the fleshy polyps can also capture appropriately sized planktonic and meaty foods.\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\u003eCaulastrea furcata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is generally hardy and well suited to established reef aquariums. Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle to moderate, indirect water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Excessively strong direct flow can keep the fleshy polyps contracted or cause tissue abrasion against the skeleton. Place the coral on stable rockwork with enough room for the individual heads to expand fully. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal growth. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and reasonably stable rather than being driven excessively low. Photosynthesis supplies much of the coral’s energy, but occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized marine foods can provide supplemental nutrition. Allow some space from neighboring corals because feeding and defensive tentacles may extend beyond the daytime tissue margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755473535209,"sku":"U25 OC2326","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/kryptonite-candy-cane-caulastrea-lps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2326.jpg?v=1792770934","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/kryptonite-candy-cane-caulastrea-pea-u25-oc2326","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}