{"product_id":"ultra-pink-platygyra-frag-lps-corals-platygyra","title":"Ultra Pink Platygyra Frag - LPS Corals - Platygyra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Platygyra daedalea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlatygyra, Maze Coral, Brain Coral, Closed Brain Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS - Platygyra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platygyra are very hardy corals with the classic \"brain\" pattern and vibrant colors. Often confused with \u003cem\u003eFavia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFavites\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGoniastrea\u003c\/em\u003e due to a lot of visual similarities, they are differentiated by the absence of protruding paliform lobes above the corallite walls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, they are typically found in deeper protected waters, but can be found in almost all reef zones. So, they prefer low water flow with medium lighting. They have very sensitive tissue which can be damaged from high water flow and intense lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is a major factor for its success. Feeding mostly at night, they love meaty foods like Zooplankton and smaller Mysis\/Brine Shrimp target fed directly into its polyps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatygyra has long sweeper tentacles (up to 6.5cm) which can sting nearby corals using dense concentrations of nematocysts; the larger the colony, the longer the tentacles. So, its important to give it plenty of place to grow without encroaching on nearby corals. Learn More Here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.int-res.com\/articles\/meps2004\/282\/m282p161.pdf\" title=\"Sweeper tentacles of the brain coral Platygyra daedalea: induced development and effects on competitors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.int-res.com\/articles\/meps2004\/282\/m282p161.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each frag is roughly a 1\" diameter circular disc on a frag plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Recommendations:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium (100 PAR) or less recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mild Flow. High flow should be avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: At night with all water flow stopped, feeding meaty foods like Zooplankton and smaller Mysis\/Brine Shrimp target fed directly into its polyps (in the troughs between the coral ridges) is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a box fee of $9.99 for all livestock orders applied at checkout (included in the total shipping charges). This includes the insulated shipping box, heat\/cold pack (if required), plastic specimen bag, and other materials to ship your frag safely. There is only one box fee per order. So, if your order is large and requires multiple boxes, you will still only be charged $9.99.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marine Snow LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645355213021,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3002\/2365\/files\/PlatygyraUltraPinkFrag.png?v=1775148895","url":"https:\/\/marinesnow.us\/products\/ultra-pink-platygyra-frag-lps-corals-platygyra","provider":"Marine Snow LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}