Pectinia/Spiny Cup Coral (Australia) Marine Fish Growth Speed: Medium

Growth Speed: Medium

Resembling the antlers of a majestic forest beast

Its transparent feeding tentacles extend mainly at night

related to Stylophora and Pocillopora

such as the red bug copepod

Pectinia/Spiny Cup Coral (Australia) Marine Fish Growth Speed: MediumNotable for its extreme diversity of growth forms, this coral may form plates, leaves, valleys, ridges or spires covered in puffy tissue creating a translucent effect. It grows slowly, but rewards with ever more ornate and intricate shapes as it matures. This coral receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It will also benefit from occasional feedings of small phytoplankton, zooplankton and small