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.
Research before you buy
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