Spiny Cup Coral
(Pectinia spp.)

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Spiny Cup Coral: A Unique Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium

Add a captivating centerpiece to your marine setup with the Spiny Cup Coral. Its distinctive ruffled morphology and vibrant colors promise an exotic display in your reef.

Overview

The Spiny Cup Coral, a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral, boasts an intricate and dramatic appearance with ruffled, plate-like structures and spiny protrusions that can develop into fascinating valleys and ridges. Exhibiting a range of hues from greens and yellows to browns and purples, many varieties also fluoresce vividly under actinic lighting, creating a stunning visual impact in your aquarium.

Care Level

Considered moderately challenging, this coral is best suited for experienced reef keepers committed to stable water parameters. Pectinia are aggressive, extending long sweeper tentacles at night. Provide at least 15-20 cm of clear space around your Spiny Cup Coral to prevent stinging other corals.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 115 litres is recommended for the Spiny Cup Coral. It thrives in moderate, indirect water flow to prevent detritus buildup without damaging its delicate tissue. Position it in an area receiving moderate lighting, ideally between 80-150 PAR.

Diet

While primarily photosynthetic, Spiny Cup Corals benefit significantly from supplemental target feeding. Offer small, meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral-specific pellets 2-3 times a week, especially when tentacles are visible.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Spiny Cup Coral online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced specimens. Our rigorous quarantine procedures and expert packing ensure your new coral arrives safely, ready to flourish in your carefully prepared reef aquarium.

• Scientific Name: Pectinia spp.
• Common Name / Variant: Spiny Cup Coral
• Maximum Size: Up to 30 cm (colony spread)
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Sessile Benthic

Transform your reef with the mesmerizing Spiny Cup Coral today!