Description
Candy Cane Coral – Caulastrea furcata
Caulastrea furcata, commonly known as Candy Cane Coral or Trumpet Coral, is a classic LPS coral loved for its bright, glowing colors and tubular polyp structure. Native to the Indo-Pacific, it’s an excellent addition to reef aquariums thanks to its hardiness, peaceful nature, and vibrant appearance under actinic lighting.
- Lighting: Moderate (100–200 PAR)
- Flow: Moderate
- Placement: Bottom to middle of the tank
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200–1400 ppm
- Feeding: Photosynthetic; thrives with occasional feedings of meaty foods like mysis or reef pellets
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Care Level: Easy
- Compatibility: Peaceful, ideal for community reef tanks
