Pale Favia coral
Favia pallida
Familia : Merulinidae
Massive pale coral, often beige or cream, very common on reefs.
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, lagoons, reef slopes
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Parámetros recomendados
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Notas de cuidado
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.