Where to buy Potato Chip Coral
Best known price right now: $13.30 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.
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About Potato Chip Coral
Pavona cactus forms flattened, plate-like or blade-like colonies with distinctive papillate edges resembling potato chips. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, and grey to green, often with contrasting polyp coloration.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Agariciidae
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong lighting (PAR 150-250) • Moderate water flow, avoid direct strong current • Feed small particles 2-3× weekly (zooplankton, phytoplankton) • Maintain stable parameters: 75-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, Alk 8-10 dKH • Prefers nutrient-rich water; benefits from regular feeding
- Feeding Needs
- Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional target feeding with fine particulate foods (zooplankton, phytoplankton) 1-2 times weekly.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii and Australia, inhabiting reef slopes and drop-offs.
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Lighting Requirement
- 100-200 PAR
Research before you buy
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