Starry Favia coral
Favia stelligera
Família : Merulinidae
Massive coral with small star-shaped polyps, often brown or gray, very hardy.
Descrição
Favia stelligera forms massive, often encrusting or dome-shaped colonies. Polyps are small and very numerous, giving a starry appearance. Color is usually brown, gray or beige, sometimes with greenish hues. Septa are well marked and radiating. It is an extremely hardy species, ideal for beginners. Growth is slow but continuous.
Habitat
Região :
Coral reefs, shallow areas, reef flats
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Cuidados
Notas de cuidados
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. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Compatibility: very peaceful, tolerates a wide range of conditions. Propagation by fragmentation. Difficulty 1/5.