{"product_id":"orange-red-bernardpora-pea-f-oc2704","title":"Orange Red Bernardpora","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Red Bernardpora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernardpora stutchburyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an encrusting to submassive stony coral known for its dense covering of small corallites and short, flower-like polyps. This specimen displays an intense orange-red to fiery red base with brilliant yellow to golden-yellow polyp centers, creating a striking high-contrast appearance under reef aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernardpora stutchburyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was historically classified within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but was moved to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernardpora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e following taxonomic work that demonstrated important skeletal and evolutionary differences. Colonies characteristically develop small, shallow calices with closely packed septa, while the polyps are short and tapered and may remain extended during daylight hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully expanded, the numerous closely spaced polyps give the colony a soft, textured appearance despite the hard calcium carbonate skeleton beneath them. In this color morph, the vivid red-orange tissue is punctuated by bright yellow polyp centers, producing exceptional fluorescence and visual depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernardpora stutchburyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. The polyps can also capture very small suspended planktonic and particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water chemistry, moderate lighting, and gentle to moderate variable water movement are important for maintaining healthy tissue, polyp extension, coloration, and skeletal growth. Avoid abrupt changes in lighting or water parameters, and allow adequate space between the colony and neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\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\u003eBernardpora stutchburyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bernardpora Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect and variable\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 Semi-aggressive; provide space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with appropriate spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from very small planktonic and particulate coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting to submassive colony with densely packed small corallites and short tapered polyps\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. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct flow that continually forces the polyps against the skeleton. Gradually acclimate the coral to stronger lighting. Maintain stable alkalinity and salinity, as rapid fluctuations can stress fleshy-polyped stony corals. Provide adequate spacing from neighboring colonies as the coral expands and encrusts surrounding substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912169128169,"sku":"F OC2704","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-red-bernardpora-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2704.jpg?v=1794253123","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-red-bernardpora-pea-f-oc2704","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}