Meteor Shower Cyphastrea Coral

Meteor Shower Cyphastrea Coral - Care Requirements

Meteor Shower Cyphastrea Coral is an encrusting stony coral suited to lower and middle reef areas. This WYSIWYG Cyphastrea is offered as the pictured specimen and develops across a secure surface as it establishes. Plan its position with surrounding rockwork and neighboring corals in mind, leaving open space for encrusting growth.

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

Use low to moderate lighting. Begin in a gentler area during introduction, then observe its response before making gradual placement or lighting adjustments.

Flow

Provide moderate, varied flow. Water movement should keep the surface clear without concentrating a harsh, constant stream on one area.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas on a stable mounting surface. Leave room around its edges so new encrusting growth can expand without immediately reaching other corals.

Temperament

Keep space between this generally peaceful coral and nearby specimens. Its main concern is gradual overgrowth, so check its expanding edge and avoid placing it where growth will contact neighbors.

Feeding

Rely primarily on lighting for support. Fine coral foods may be offered optionally as part of a broader reef-feeding routine.

General Care

Maintain consistent reef conditions and secure the coral where it can establish new growth. Watch its surface, edges, and nearby corals after placement, and make any lighting or flow changes gradually rather than all at once.

Give it stable conditions and open edges for steady encrusting growth.