Drunken Monkey Dips Astraea Coral

Drunken Monkey Dips Astraea Coral - Care Requirements

Drunken Monkey Dips Astraea Coral is a Favia-type brain large-polyp stony coral. This WYSIWYG Favia-type brain coral is suited to lower-to-middle reef placement, with low to moderate lighting and moderate indirect flow as it acclimates gradually to a stable reef aquarium setting.

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

Use low to moderate lighting. Begin with gentler exposure during acclimation, then make gradual adjustments only after the coral has settled into its placement.

Flow

Provide moderate indirect flow. Water movement should keep the coral clear without strong direct flow, which can cause stress or irritation.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Let it acclimate in one location rather than repeatedly changing placement or increasing light intensity too quickly.

Temperament

Allow ample space from neighboring corals. This aggressive coral can extend nighttime sweeper or feeding tentacles beyond its daytime footprint and sting nearby specimens.

Feeding

Offer occasional small meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, and target feeding can be done when feeding tentacles are visible.

General Care

Maintain stable conditions and observe its response after adjustments. Gradual acclimation to lighting and flow is preferable to frequent changes in placement or intensity, while regular spacing checks help prevent contact with neighboring corals.

Keep conditions steady and leave room for nighttime tentacles.