Wavy favites coral
Favites flexuosa
Familia : Merulinidae
CoralMarinoLPS
Massive hard coral with meandering polyp walls.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, slopes
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
Salinidad1.023–1.025 ‰
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Calcio
≥ 400 ppm
Magnesio
≥ 1200 ppm
Luz
Media
Corriente
Media
Cuidado
Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
30 cm
Esperanza de vida
10 años
Temperamento
Peaceful
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.