Favia favus Coral

Favia favus

Family : Merulinidae

CoralMarineLPS

Massive LPS coral with honeycomb-like corallites. Common and hardy species.

Favia favus Coral — photo 1 sur 4 — Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.01 / 4

Popularity

LPS coral

large polyps, low light

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Favia favus forms massive, hemispherical or encrusting colonies. Corallites are polygonal, tightly packed, 3-6 mm, with well-developed septa. Color is usually brown, green or gray, sometimes with colored centers. It can reach 30 cm. Slow growth. It prefers moderate light and moderate flow. It is peaceful and hardy. It is often used in reef aquariums for its robustness.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, slopes and lagoons

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH7–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 15 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1300 ppm

Light

Medium

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

15 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

Parameters: temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Calcium 400 ppm, magnesium 1300 ppm. Moderate lighting (PAR 100-150), moderate flow. Feeding: photosynthetic, appreciates zooplankton. Minimum tank volume 100 liters. Compatible with most reef fish. Easy fragmentation. Tolerant of moderate nutrients (NO3 < 15 ppm, PO4 < 0.1 ppm).

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