Superb Favia coral
Favia speciosa
CoralMarine
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.
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
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank80 L
Min. group1
Adult size20 cm
Lifespan8 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 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.