Space Invader Pectinia
Space Invader Pectinia has one of those color combinations that almost looks fake until you see it in person. The whole coral is kryptonite green with extra-large gold eyes scattered across the surface, and the contrast between the two colors is ridiculous.
It’s one of the classic named Pectinias from the early collector days, and those oversized gold eyes are still what make the Space Invader so easy to recognize.
Care LevelModerate
GrowthSolitary
SpeciesPectinia
Lighting / PAR — 150–250
150–250
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We recommend starting the Space Invader Pectinia in the 150 - 250 PAR range.
Flow — Moderate
Moderate
Provide Moderate variable flow that keeps detritus from settling on the Pectinia. Avoid constant direct current from the same direction in favor of random chaotic water movement.
Placement — Mid to Upper level
Placement of your Space Invader Pectinia is one of the most important decisions.
This is where you’ll have to take lighting, flow, future growth and nearby corals into consideration.
Since it prefers 150 - 250 PAR range it will need to be mounted Mid to Upper level on your rock work depending on your light intensity.
Allow room for its Solitary growth form, and consider neighboring coral colors and shape. When possible, use contrasting corals such as red next to green, blue next to orange, or yellow next to purple, and mix growth forms such as tall branching corals next to plating or encrusting corals.