With some species having shapes leading to common names
such as 'Lettuce Coral' (Pectinia Paeonia) and others like 'Antler Coral'
(Pectinia Alcicornis), corals of the genus Pectinia are not difficult
to identify. While colors are often browns and creams, flourescing greens
and striking reds are sometimes available. These corals prefer moderately
strong lighting and light flow. Pectinia are slow growing corals.