Superb Favia coral
Favia speciosa
Familia : Merulinidae
Massive coral with bright colors, often green or purple, highly prized in aquaria.
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, reef slopes, well-lit areas
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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 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.