{"product_id":"neon-platygyra-maze-brain-pea-f-oc2785","title":"Neon Platygyra Maze Brain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Platygyra Maze Brain, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colonial stony coral recognized for its distinctive meandering valleys and raised ridges that create the classic maze-like growth pattern associated with the genus. This specimen displays intense fluorescent green tissue across the raised walls and valleys, with contrasting pale cream to white areas visible between portions of the living tissue. The strongly folded, brain-like structure gives the colony substantial depth and texture under reef lighting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their fleshy polyps can also capture appropriately sized planktonic and meaty foods. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatygyra\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.\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\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate reef 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. Flow should be sufficient to prevent debris from settling in the valleys without continuously blasting the fleshy tissue. Place the coral securely on stable rockwork with enough space for slow outward growth. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal development. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and reasonably stable rather than being driven excessively low. Photosynthesis supplies much of the coral’s nutritional energy, although occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized marine foods can provide supplemental nutrition. Allow adequate space from neighboring corals because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may extend feeding or defensive tentacles beyond the visible colony margin, particularly after lights-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67802075070697,"sku":"F OC2785","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/neon-platygyra-maze-brain-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2785.jpg?v=1793228947","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/neon-platygyra-maze-brain-pea-f-oc2785","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}