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WYSIWYG: Maze Runner Pachyseris

“The Phonograph Coral” – Green Eye Mini Colony

This green-eyed Pachyseris is known for its deep, radiating grooves and swirling ridges—earning it the nickname “The Phonograph Coral.” This mini colony is already well-formed and ready to send out plate-like extensions from your reef rock.

The glowing neon centers paired with heavily textured folds create an unmistakable visual impact under reef lighting. A unique and hardy plating SPS that adds motion and depth to lower and mid-tier aquascapes.

Care Facts:

• Type: Plating SPS (Pachyseris sp.)

• Lighting: Moderate to high

• Flow: Moderate

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Aggression: Peaceful (can shade others)

• Difficulty: Intermediate

• Placement: Lower to mid rockwork; room to plate outward

Placement Tips:

• Avoid high-flow blast zones to preserve the groove detail

• Allow space for horizontal plating

• Great for side walls or base rockwork with open clearance

Care Notes:

• Strong polyp extension at night; benefits from occasional micro-feeding

• Stable alkalinity, calcium, and moderate nutrients bring out best coloration

• A standout piece in mixed SPS or LPS/SPS systems