Favia favus Coral
Favia favus
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 7–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 15 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size30 cm
Lifespan15 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
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).