Pavona Coral SPS such as Periclimenes shrimp and

such as Periclimenes shrimp and Porcelain crabs

This is an extreme threat response and should never be encouraged

wearing gloves or only handling the substrate they are attached to is recommended

Temperament: Aggressive

Emerging from a single

Pavona Coral SPS such as Periclimenes shrimp andPavona is known by many names including Cactus and Potato Chip coral. It may grow into any of a wide variety of delightful shapes including thin crinkled leaves, plates, waves, branches and antler like forms, always with polyps on both sides. This coral receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It can also utilize dissolved nutrients in the water but has a weak feeding ability, possibly capturing