{"product_id":"kryptonite-caulastrea-pea-u25f-n0418","title":"Kryptonite Caulastrea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKryptonite Caulastrea, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaulastrea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fleshy stony coral known for its inflated polyps, pronounced radial ridges, and vivid fluorescent coloration. This specimen displays an intense neon-green color across the entire polyp, creating the bright, glowing appearance reflected in its Kryptonite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expanded polyp has a broad, rounded form with deep radial folds extending outward from the central mouth. Under reef aquarium lighting, the fluorescent green pigmentation becomes especially prominent, giving the coral a striking high-contrast appearance against darker rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaulastrea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their fleshy polyps are also capable of capturing appropriately sized plankton and meaty marine foods. With stable aquarium conditions, additional heads can develop as the colony grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause exact species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from coloration and external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaulastrea\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\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003eCaulastrea\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 Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately aggressive; provide space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized planktonic or finely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fleshy individual polyps developing into a multi-headed colony\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 Avoid strong direct water flow that can prevent full polyp expansion or damage fleshy tissue. Gradually acclimate to stronger lighting and leave adequate space between this coral and neighboring colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67868365357289,"sku":"U25 N0418","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/kryptonite-caulastrea-lps-under-25-pea-u25F-n0418.jpg?v=1793828371","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/kryptonite-caulastrea-pea-u25f-n0418","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}