{"product_id":"poppy-pickin-cyphastrea-pea-u25-oc2311","title":"Poppy Pickin Cyphastrea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoppy Pickin Cyphastrea, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an encrusting stony coral known for its closely spaced corallites, textured surface, and ability to form broad spreading colonies over rockwork. This specimen shows an exceptionally bright fluorescent green base with vivid red-orange corallite centers, creating a dramatic high-contrast pattern across the colony. The raised corallites give the surface a bumpy, sculpted appearance that becomes more pronounced as the colony expands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their small polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs well 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\u003emoderate, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good circulation helps prevent debris from settling between the raised corallites while supporting gas exchange and nutrient delivery. Place the coral on stable rockwork where it has room to encrust outward. 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. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, though fine planktonic foods and suspended organic particles may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradually acclimate the coral if moving it into substantially stronger lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755500798185,"sku":"U25 OC2311","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/poppy-pickin-cyphastrea-lps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2311.jpg?v=1792770924","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/poppy-pickin-cyphastrea-pea-u25-oc2311","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}