Meteor Shower Cypreastrea Coral

Meteor Shower Cypreastrea Coral - Care Requirements

Meteor Shower Cypreastrea Coral is an encrusting stony coral suited to reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG Cyphastrea coral grows across a secure surface, making placement space an important part of long-term planning. Its moderate care profile suits reef keepers who can provide consistent conditions and observe its expanding edge.

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 gentler light during acclimation, then watch its response before making gradual placement or lighting adjustments.

Flow

Use moderate, varied flow. Alternating movement helps keep the surface clear without concentrating force on one area of the coral.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas on a stable mounting surface. Leave open room around the edges so encrusting growth can spread naturally.

Temperament

Allow spacing from neighboring corals. It is generally peaceful, but its encrusting growth can overgrow nearby corals when placement is too tight.

Feeding

Rely primarily on lighting for support, with fine coral foods offered optionally. Target feeding is not required for routine care.

General Care

Maintain consistent reef conditions and avoid frequent abrupt changes. Secure the coral where it can establish new growth, inspect surrounding space regularly, and adjust nearby coral placement before its encrusting edge reaches them.

Plan for growth space and keep conditions stable as it settles in.