Wavy favites coral
Favites flexuosa
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size30 cm
Lifespan10 ans
TemperamentPeaceful
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.