Pale Favia coral
Favia pallida
CoralMarine
Favia pallida forms massive, sometimes encrusting colonies of medium size. Polyps are small and tightly packed with short tentacles. Color is usually beige, cream or light brown, sometimes with greenish hues. Septa are well developed and regular. It is a very hardy species, suitable for beginner aquariums. Growth is slow but steady.
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 | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank50 L
Min. group1
Adult size12 cm
Lifespan10 ans
TemperamentPeaceful
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, liquid food. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Compatibility: peaceful, tolerates other corals. Propagation by fragmentation. Difficulty 1/5.