{"product_id":"pumpkin-pie-psammocora-pea-u25-oc2303","title":"Pumpkin Pie Psammocora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin Pie Psammocora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an encrusting to plating stony coral known for its fine, closely packed corallites and distinctive textured surface. This specimen displays brilliant golden-yellow to pumpkin-orange coloration with numerous deeper orange polyp centers scattered across the colony, giving it the warm multicolor appearance reflected in the “Pumpkin Pie” name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals may develop encrusting, massive, or irregular plating growth depending on the species and environmental conditions. They 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 within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsammocora\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\u003ePsammocora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good circulation helps keep the finely textured colony surface free of settled debris while supporting gas exchange and nutrient delivery. Place the coral on stable rockwork where it has room to encrust or expand 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 comes from photosynthesis, although fine planktonic foods and suspended organic particles may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into substantially stronger lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755151196393,"sku":"U25 OC2303","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/pumpkin-pie-psammacora-lps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2303.jpg?v=1792770925","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/pumpkin-pie-psammocora-pea-u25-oc2303","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}