Description
Cyphastrea Coral – Cyphastrea spp.
Cyphastrea corals are beautiful, encrusting SPS corals native to the Indo-Pacific. Known for their stunning color variations and unique, flat growth pattern, they make an excellent addition to a variety of reef tanks. These corals are prized for their ability to create vibrant coverage on rock surfaces and add texture to aquascapes.
- Lighting: Moderate to high (150–300 PAR)
- Flow: Moderate
- 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; may benefit from occasional feedings of planktonic foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Care Level: Moderate
- Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal for mixed reef tanks
