Home grown Space Invader Pectinia

About this coral

Home grown Space Invader Pectinia is an LPS coral in the Pectinia group, sold under the shop’s “Space Invader” trade name. In practical reef-keeping, it’s valued for its architectural, upright “blade/spire” style growth and for being a photosynthetic coral that can also accept targeted feedings to support health in an aquarium.

Features:

• Architectural Pectinia growth pattern that creates a dramatic, structured look in LPS setups.
• Photosynthetic LPS coral—typically does not rely solely on feeding for energy.
• Best kept under low-to-moderate lighting to avoid excess stress from stronger light.
• Provide gentle to moderate circulation (often described as low-to-moderate flow) so the coral stays free of debris without damaging tissue.
• Target-feeding of appropriately sized meaty foods is commonly recommended when feeding tentacles are out (often in the evening).
• Give it space from more aggressive corals, as Pectinia are described as capable of sweeping behavior.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Pectinia (LPS coral)
• Scientific name: UNVERIFIED
• Care level (general): Difficult (reported for Pectinia in retail care listings)
• Lighting (general guidance): Low to moderate
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate (described as gentle/moderate; avoid harsh direct flow)
• Feeding (general guidance): Photosynthetic; may benefit from targeted meaty foods when feeding tentacles are visible
• Placement (general guidance): Provide space from aggressive neighbors and keep where it won’t be blasted by strong/direct flow
• Water parameters: Monitor key reef parameters such as alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium for LPS health (numerical targets UNVERIFIED)