Starry Favia coral

Favia stelligera

Family : Merulinidae

CoralMarineLPS

Massive coral with small star-shaped polyps, often brown or gray, very hardy.

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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 stelligera forms massive, often encrusting or dome-shaped colonies. Polyps are small and very numerous, giving a starry appearance. Color is usually brown, gray or beige, sometimes with greenish hues. Septa are well marked and radiating. It is an extremely hardy species, ideal for beginners. Growth is slow but continuous.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, shallow areas, reef flats

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH7–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

Medium

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

50 L

Min. group

Adult size

10 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Fragmentation

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 light, moderate flow. Feeding: photosynthesis, plankton, microalgae. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Compatibility: very peaceful, tolerates a wide range of conditions. Propagation by fragmentation. Difficulty 1/5.

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