Fender Bender Cyphastrea Coral

Fender Bender Cyphastrea Coral - Care Requirements

Fender Bender Cyphastrea Coral is an encrusting stony coral suited to established reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG Cyphastrea coral grows across a stable surface, making placement and available room important considerations as it establishes new encrusting growth in a reef aquarium.

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, varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas with growth room
• Temperament: Generally peaceful but can overgrow neighbors
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide low to moderate lighting. Begin in a lower-light area and adjust placement gradually based on how the coral responds after acclimation.

Flow

Use moderate, varied water flow. Alternating movement helps keep the coral clear without subjecting it to a constant harsh stream.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas on a secure mounting surface. Leave open surrounding space so its encrusting growth has room to spread.

Temperament

Give it space from nearby corals. It is generally peaceful, but its encrusting growth can gradually overgrow neighboring corals if placement is too close.

Feeding

Light provides primary support. Fine coral foods may be offered optionally as part of a regular reef feeding routine.

General Care

Maintain consistent reef conditions and observe the coral during acclimation and early growth. A secure mounting surface, stable placement, and room around the edges help it establish without competing directly with nearby corals.

Plan its placement early to accommodate gradual encrusting growth.