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Pagoda Cup Coral (Turbinaria peltata)

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Pagoda Cup Coral
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Where to buy Pagoda Cup Coral

Best known price right now: $13.30 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.

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About Pagoda Cup Coral

Turbinaria peltata forms distinctive cup or vase-shaped colonies with a tan, brown, or greenish coloration. The corallites are arranged radially from a central axis, creating a pagoda-like appearance. Tentacles emerge from the cup openings when feeding.

Key facts

Min tank size
30 gallons
Placement Recommendation
Middle
Care difficulty
Moderate
Care Requirements
• Moderate to strong water flow; prefers established reef placement • Requires moderate to high lighting (PAR 150–250 μmol) • Largely photosynthetic; occasional feeding with plankton beneficial • Stable water parameters: 75–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Grows into branching or cup-like colonies; allow adequate space
Origin
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii.
Coloration
Green, brown, or purple with cup-like structure
Coral Type
LPS
Lighting Requirement
Medium (150-250 PAR)
Appearance Description
Turbinaria peltata forms distinctive cup or vase-shaped colonies with a tan, brown, or greenish coloration. The corallites are arranged radially from a central axis, creating a pagoda-like appearance. Tentacles emerge from the cup openings when feeding.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flow Requirement
Medium to High
Feeding Needs
Photosynthetic with zooxanthellae; benefits from occasional meaty foods (small particles, zooplankton) 1-2 times weekly.

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