• Name:

    Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

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  • Family: Pectiniidae
  • Species: Pectinia
  • Scientific Name: Pectinia sp
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General info about Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

In general, corals coming from the genus Pectinia has a foliose type of coral growth. They usually form cabbage-like colonies with branches that are ruffled and terminate their edges with very sharp points.  

For the Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia, they are predominatly colored green with red mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia:

  • Calcium: 380 - 430 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 74° - 82° F (23° - 27° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025

Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia Diet & Nutrition

The Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia much of its nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within their tissues. However, we still recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp.

Fragging / Propagating Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

A mature tank is recommended in cultivating Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia. They are highly adaptive that it can grow and encrust any surface, including the glass component of your tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

The Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia requires moderate lighting and low to moderate waterflow. If they are exposed to strong waterflow, their tentacles wiill not go out, which in turn, will deprive them from feeding.

Parasites & Diseases that Affect Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

The Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia are prone to brown jelly infection, especially if water conditions are not met and maintained.

Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia Origin

The Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are now classified as a vulnerable species and is listed under Appendix II of the CITES list, which means that their international trade is monitored.

Caution Should be Taken with Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

The Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia has an aggressive behavior. Therefore, proper spacing must be maintained with regards to nearby corals.

How to Acclimate Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

The Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia are purely marine, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia

The tentacles of the Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia are classfied as sweeper tentacles where it can extend, invade and sting nearby corals.

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Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia Pectinia Pectiniidae Pectinia sp

In general, corals coming from the genus Pectinia has a foliose type of coral growth. They usually form cabbage-like colonies with branches that are ruffled and terminate their edges with very sharp points.  

For the Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia, they are predominatly colored green with red mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Bubblegum Monster Chalice Pectinia:

  • Calcium: 380 - 430 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 74° - 82° F (23° - 27° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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