michael.
07-21-2010, 07:45 PM
Podabacia Crustacea
Colonies are attached, encrusting or laminar, unifacial, and may form tiers. A central corallite is sometimes distinguishable; peripheral corallites are exsert and inclined towards the plate margins. Colour: Tan or dark brown. Septo-costae are cream, often with pale margins. Similar species: Lightly calcified Sandalolitha robusta is structurally similar, but is not attached to the substrate. Habitat: Most reef environments. Abundance: Usually uncommon.
Care Level 4 Moderate/Experienced
Placement Middle To High
Temperature 72-78°F
Family Fungiidae/Genus Podabacia/Species crustacea, motuporensis, kunzmanni, sinai
Light Moderate to High
Aggresiveness Semi-Aggressive
Calcium 450 ppm
Specific Gravity 1.023-1.025
Water Flow Strong
PH 8.1-8.4
DKH 8-12
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciaskel.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciaskel2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea9.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea11.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea5.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea3.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea10.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea4-1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea6.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea7.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea8.jpg
Colonies are attached, encrusting or laminar, unifacial, and may form tiers. A central corallite is sometimes distinguishable; peripheral corallites are exsert and inclined towards the plate margins. Colour: Tan or dark brown. Septo-costae are cream, often with pale margins. Similar species: Lightly calcified Sandalolitha robusta is structurally similar, but is not attached to the substrate. Habitat: Most reef environments. Abundance: Usually uncommon.
Care Level 4 Moderate/Experienced
Placement Middle To High
Temperature 72-78°F
Family Fungiidae/Genus Podabacia/Species crustacea, motuporensis, kunzmanni, sinai
Light Moderate to High
Aggresiveness Semi-Aggressive
Calcium 450 ppm
Specific Gravity 1.023-1.025
Water Flow Strong
PH 8.1-8.4
DKH 8-12
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciaskel.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciaskel2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea9.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea11.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea5.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea3.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea10.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea4-1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea6.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea7.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/lush-a-lot/Temp/RCtemps/Podabaciacrustacea8.jpg