Superb Favia coral
Favia speciosa
Family : Merulinidae
Massive coral with bright colors, often green or purple, highly prized in aquaria.
Description
Favia speciosa forms massive or encrusting colonies, sometimes irregular domes. Polyps are large and fleshy with long, colorful tentacles. Color is highly variable: bright green, purple, brown, sometimes with contrasting centers. Septa are fine and numerous. It is a spectacular species but sensitive to parameter fluctuations. Growth is moderate.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, reef slopes, well-lit areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Parameters: temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025, calcium 400-450 mg/L, magnesium 1250-1350 mg/L, moderate to high light, moderate flow. Feeding: photosynthesis, plankton, microalgae, liquid food. Minimum tank volume 80 L. Compatibility: peaceful, avoid aggressive corals. Propagation by fragmentation. Difficulty 3/5.
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