Wavy favites coral
Favites flexuosa
Family : Merulinidae
Massive hard coral with meandering polyp walls.
Description
Favites flexuosa forms massive hemispherical colonies. Corallites are polygonal with thick walls. Polyps are small and retractile. Color varies from brown to green, sometimes with lighter centers. It is a robust LPS coral. It feeds on zooplankton at night. Requires moderate lighting and flow. Can reach large size.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, slopes
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Reef aquarium at least 100 liters. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate lighting. Moderate flow. Diet: zooplankton, brine shrimp, mysis, liquid coral food. Compatible with most fish and corals. Avoid aggressive corals. Moderate care. Slow growth.
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