What type of coral is Favia?

What type of coral is Favia?

LPS large polyp stony coral
The Green & Red Favia Coral is a type of LPS large polyp stony coral often referred to as Pineapple, Brain, Closed Brain, or Honeycomb Coral. Favia corals are the most common and prolific coral in the world and are very similar to the genus Favites.

What is the difference between Favia and Favites?

The main difference between the two genera is that corallites of Favites share a common skeletal wall, whereas the corallites of Favia have two distinct walls. Sometimes, it may actually require a detailed analysis of their coral skeleton, to be certain.

How do you preserve Favia coral?

Favia coral do not have to be fed but feeding will help speed the growth of this live coral. Favia corals can catch food particles in the aquarium when their tentacles are out and this is also the best time to feed the coral if desired. Most meaty fish foods like krill, mysis, and brine shrimp will work.

Is war coral a Favia?

Favites pentagona species is also called “War Coral”, or sometimes “Larger Star Coral” and has often been confused with the genus Favia, another closely related brain coral. The War Coral and it’s many color morphs are an amazing compliment to any reef aquarium.

Is Favia LPS or SPS?

Favia and Favites are two genera of brain corals, meaning that there are actually several species of coral in each group that share this name. They are both LPS (large polyp stony) corals that can form colonies as large as a meter across.

Whats the difference between Favia and ACAN?

Taxonomy. The genus Favia consists of a reef-building corals, commonly known as brain corals because of their often spherical, corrugated appearance. “Acan” is short for the genus Acanthastrea, a similar genus.

Can Favia touch each other?

Most definitely. They will sting eachother to death.

Can Favia touch?

Valuable Member. Most definitely. They will sting eachother to death.

What is a lepto coral?

Leptoseris corals are a small polyp stony coral that is a relative newcomer in the reef aquarium market. The common name for Leptoseris is wrinkle coral but just about everyone in the hobby refers to this coral by its scientific name rather than its common name.

Who is Jason Fox coral?

Jason Fox is known for his insanely vibrant, rare corals, and popularizing new coral species into the hobby. These corals include cyphastreas that branch, rainbow-colored montiporas with unusual textures, the now ubiquitous Jack-O-Lantern leptoseris, and of course many multi-colored acroporas.

How much light do Favia corals need?

Lighting & Flow Requirements: The Bleeding Apple Favia Coral requires moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 120-250). T5’s, Metal Halides, or LED’s can all grow Favia Corals when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.

Is ACAN coral hard or soft?

Acan coral is generally hardy and easy to care for, making it a suitable species for intermediate aquarists. (Beginners may want to hold off on rushing to pick up a frag – and we’ll get to the why in a minute) The amazing color varieties make this LPS a show stopper – even for advanced hobbyists with mature tanks.