RF Jingle Bell - Frag

2026-03-22T21:12:50+04:00

Vendor: Reeflections
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Price: 250.00

Cyphastrea is an attractive encrusting LPS coral known for its vibrant “eye-like” polyps that contrast beautifully against its base color. Common color combinations include neon green, orange, red, and blue, especially under actinic lighting. It forms a spreading mat over rock surfaces and is highly valued for its hardiness and glowing appearance.

Native:

Indo-Pacific region including Indonesia and surrounding coral reef systems.

Lighting:

Low to moderate reef lighting (can bleach under very strong light).

Placement:

Lower to shaded areas of the aquarium. Best placed on rock surfaces where it can encrust and spread.

Temperature:

24–27°C (75–81°F)

Salinity:

1.023–1.025 SG

pH:

8.1–8.4

Alkalinity:

8–12 dKH

Diet:

Primarily photosynthetic. Benefits from occasional feeding of fine coral foods, zooplankton, or amino acids.

Adult Size:

Encrusting growth; can spread widely across rockwork.

Care Level:

Easy to Moderate

Compatibility:

Reef-safe and generally peaceful. Does not have long sweeper tentacles, making it suitable near other non-aggressive corals, but allow space for growth.