Christmas Tree Favia Coral

Christmas Tree Favia Coral - Care Requirements

Christmas Tree Favia Coral is a Favia-type brain large-polyp stony coral for lower to middle reef placement. This LPS coral suits reef keepers prepared to provide measured light, indirect flow, and room around the colony. Its Favia-type care needs center on steady conditions rather than frequent adjustment.

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. Acclimate gradually to the intended intensity and avoid abrupt increases, especially after moving the coral within the reef.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect flow. Water movement should keep the coral clear without blasting its fleshy tissue or delivering a strong direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Allow time to settle after placement, and make future location or intensity changes gradually.

Temperament

Give this aggressive coral ample space from neighbors. It can extend nighttime sweeper or feeding tentacles, so keep nearby corals outside their reach.

Feeding

Feeding is optional, but occasional small meaty foods may be offered. Feed carefully when feeding tentacles are visible and avoid overfeeding.

General Care

Maintain stable conditions and observe the coral after any change in lighting, flow, or placement. Gradual acclimation is preferable to frequent adjustments, and consistent spacing helps prevent contact with neighboring corals.

Keep conditions steady, flow indirect, and neighboring corals well spaced.