Blood Diamond Favia Coral

Blood Diamond Favia Coral - Care Requirements

Blood Diamond Favia Coral is a Favia-type brain large-polyp stony coral with LPS coral care needs. This Favia-type brain coral suits reef keepers prepared to provide measured lighting, indirect movement, and consistent conditions. Placement and spacing deserve attention because this LPS coral can extend tentacles after dark.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting
• Flow: Moderate indirect flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide low to moderate lighting and acclimate gradually to the chosen intensity. Avoid abrupt lighting changes, especially when moving the coral between systems or reef positions.

Flow

Use moderate indirect flow that keeps the coral clear without blasting its fleshy tissue. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent comfortable extension.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas and allow time to settle after introduction. Make placement changes gradually rather than repeatedly shifting its position.

Temperament

Give this aggressive coral ample space from neighboring corals. Nighttime sweeper or feeding tentacles may extend beyond its visible daytime footprint and can sting nearby specimens.

Feeding

Offer occasional small meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, but target feeding after tentacles are visible can be a practical approach.

General Care

Maintain stable conditions and observe the coral’s response to light, flow, and nearby neighbors. Gradual acclimation is preferable to frequent changes in placement or intensity, and spacing should remain clear as tentacles extend.

Keep conditions steady and leave room for nighttime tentacle extension.