Description
Favites
Favites is a hardy and visually striking large polyp stony coral known for its maze-like skeletal structure and intense color combinations. Native to Indo-Pacific reefs, it adds a bold architectural element to reef aquariums and thrives under a range of lighting conditions.
- Lighting: Moderate to high (100-250 PAR)
- Flow: Moderate, indirect
- Placement: Middle to bottom 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: Primarily photosynthetic, with additional benefit from small meaty foods or coral-specific supplements
- Aggression: Moderate to high (can extend long sweeper tentacles)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Care Level: Moderate
- Compatibility: Requires spacing from neighboring corals due to its stinging capabilities
