Chalice, Lettuce Coral
Submitted by: Russellaqua
Scientific Name: Oxypora sp.
Family: Pectinidae
Behavior: passive
Hosts Zooxanthellae: yes
Color variations: Green, tan, yellow, blue
Needs:
Water current: low to high
Iodine supplement: yes
Calcium Supplement: yes
Trace Elements Supplement: yes
Needs meaty foods: no
Needs Phytoplankton: yes
Needs Microplankton: yes
Lighting: low to high
Care level: experienced
Likes meaty foods: yes
Likes Phytoplankton: yes
Likes Microplankton: yes
Description: This coral is a variety of round chalice that is easily confused with Echinophyllia sp. and Echinopora sp, It is distinguished from Mycedium sp. by the latter having outward facing eyes.
Photo courtesy of reefboy
Submitted by: Russellaqua
Scientific Name: Oxypora sp.
Family: Pectinidae
Behavior: passive
Hosts Zooxanthellae: yes
Color variations: Green, tan, yellow, blue
Needs:
Water current: low to high
Iodine supplement: yes
Calcium Supplement: yes
Trace Elements Supplement: yes
Needs meaty foods: no
Needs Phytoplankton: yes
Needs Microplankton: yes
Lighting: low to high
Care level: experienced
Likes meaty foods: yes
Likes Phytoplankton: yes
Likes Microplankton: yes
Description: This coral is a variety of round chalice that is easily confused with Echinophyllia sp. and Echinopora sp, It is distinguished from Mycedium sp. by the latter having outward facing eyes.
Photo courtesy of reefboy