Metallic Orange Pavona

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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts: Care level: Easy · Lighting: Moderate–High · Flow: Moderate · Feeding: Optional

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WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS CORAL?
Pavona maldiviensis is a fast-growing SPS coral admired for its unique cactus-like ridges and plating to encrusting growth form. Often displaying shades of green, teal, brown, or neon highlights with subtle fluorescence, this coral adds texture, structure, and natural reef complexity to an aquarium. Its hardy nature and tolerance of varied conditions make it an excellent introduction to SPS corals while still offering strong visual appeal.

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CARE LEVEL
Easy
Well suited to both newer and established reef systems with stable parameters.

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WATER REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL CARE

• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 (32–35 ppt)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
Stable alkalinity and good overall water quality are key to maintaining healthy growth and coloration.

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LIGHTING
• Moderate–High
• PAR Range: 150–250 PAR

Pavona adapts well to a range of lighting conditions but shows best growth and structure under moderate to higher PAR. Gradual acclimation is recommended.

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PLACEMENT
• Mid / Upper rockwork

Place on stable rock surfaces with room to encrust and plate outward. Avoid shading slower-growing corals nearby as this species can grow quickly.

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FLOW
• Moderate

Provide consistent, turbulent flow to keep the surface free of detritus and promote strong skeletal development.

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FEEDING
• Photosynthetic: Feeding optional
Recommended feeding schedule:
• Occasional (optional)
Accepted foods:
• Fine powdered coral foods
• Reef roids
• Microplankton blends
• Amino acid supplements

While not required, supplemental feeding may support faster growth and overall vitality.

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COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOUR
• Temperament: Peaceful
• No sweeper tentacles
• Can be placed near other non-aggressive SPS
• May overgrow neighbouring corals if not given space

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Family: Agariciidae
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• Natural Habitat: Reef slopes and exposed reef structures
• Typical Depth Range: 3–30 m

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WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS CORAL
✔ Hardy and fast-growing SPS coral
✔ Unique ridged texture adds structure and depth
✔ Excellent entry-level SPS species
✔ Ideal for filling rockwork and creating a natural reef look

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DISCLAIMER
• Coral appearance may vary under different lighting conditions
• Growth rate may differ depending on system conditions
• Ensure adequate space for encrusting and plating growth
• All corals are supplied healthy and pest checked