Pectinia/Spiny Cup Coral (Australia) Marine Fish Temperament:Aggressive

Temperament:Aggressive

The tips may also bring to mind the suction cups along an octopus’s arms

related to Stylophora and Pocillopora

They will attach themselves to rock with threads from the foot- it is of utmost importance the foot is never damaged as this may lead to the clam's death

They may eat small invertebrates

Pectinia/Spiny Cup Coral (Australia) Marine Fish Temperament:AggressiveNotable for its extreme diversity of growth forms, this coral may form plates, leaves, valleys, ridges or spires covered in puffy tissue creating a translucent effect. It grows slowly, but rewards with ever more ornate and intricate shapes as it matures. This coral receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It will also benefit from occasional feedings of small phytoplankton, zooplankton and small