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Pectinia Lactuca (Lettuce Coral)
AdvancedPectinia lactuca
A merulinid reef coral that raises thin, ruffled plates ending in sharp points. Called the lettuce or carnation coral in English, it is usually green or brown and darkens towards the centre. It is demanding in the aquarium.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
24〜27℃
Size
Colonies to several tens of cm
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with fine to small particulate coral foods offered at night.
About
Pectinia lactuca is a reef-building merulinid coral known in English as the lettuce, carnation or cabbage coral. The distribution records held by WoRMS cover East Africa, Kenya, Madagascar, Aldabra, the Maldives, India, Reunion, the Ashmore and Cartier Islands and Australia. Colonies raise thin, ruffled plates that end in sharp points, giving the look of cabbage or lettuce leaves. Colour ranges through green, brown and bluish shades, usually darkening towards the centre of the colony. LiveAquaria rates the genus as difficult to keep: tissue recedes quickly after sudden changes in water chemistry or a rise in nutrients, so it suits tanks that can hold a stable environment for a long time. The thin, sharp plate margins also need careful handling. As a scleractinian it is on CITES Appendix II.
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Temperature & humidity for the Pectinia Lactuca (Lettuce Coral)
The ideal temperature for the Pectinia Lactuca (Lettuce Coral) is 24〜27℃.
Basic Info
Origin
East Africa, Kenya, Madagascar and Aldabra through the Indian Ocean to the Maldives, Reunion and north-western Australia
Size
Colonies to several tens of cm
Temperature
24〜27℃
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with fine to small particulate coral foods offered at night.
Care Guide
Care Specifications
- Carbonate (KH)
- 8–12 dKH
- Water Temp.
- 24–27℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.023–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Calcium (Ca)
- 380–450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg)
- 1200–1400 ppm
LPSLight: Medium (PAR 50-150)Flow: MediumPlacement: Middle
Sources: LiveAquaria / AlgaeBarn: Calcium Supplementation / WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species)
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Pectinia lactuca (Pallas, 1766)
Synonyms: Madrepora lactuca Pallas, 1766, Mycedium lactuca (Pallas, 1766)
Authority databases: WoRMS
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix II
Sources: CITES Appendix II (Scleractinia spp. listed as an order)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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