10ppm The Twilight Favia coral is easy to keep and grows well in most reef aquariums. They are a great choice for adding a splash of color to lower flow, lower light areas of your reef aquarium.
- Providing a Coral-Friendly Captive Environment.
- Getting the Water Right.
- Getting the Lighting Right.
- Star polyps (Pachyclavularia spp.)
- Leather corals (Sarcophyton spp.)
- Bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa)
- Trumpet coral (Caulastrea furcata)
- Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi)
Where do you put Favia coral?
Placement: Mount the Bleeding Apple Favia using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock or ledge in the lower two- thirds of the aquarium where they will receive moderate currents and low to moderate lighting. Leave 1-2" around this coral as it has tentacles that can sting nearby corals at night.
Where should I put coral in my tank?
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Can you put Favia coral next to each other?
Favia species are not compatible with each other, they will most likely fight like any other coral on coral warfare.1 Mar 2020
How long does it take Favia to grow?
outward in less than 3 weeks. For me Favia has been the fastest grower. Mine grew about 3/4 of in. outward in less than 3 weeks.4 Feb 2012
Is Favia a easy coral?
As far as stony corals go, Favia and Favites are some of the easiest and most beginner friendly species to care for. Just make sure to provide them with enough indirect flow, lighting, and nutrients and you should see sustained growth and excellent colors!16 Jun 2021
How long does it take for a coral plant to grow?
You start with coral farming, which has been around for about 15 years. Traditionally it's being done by stringing up coral in a nursery in the ocean and as long as it's a certain fast-growing type of coral, it'll grow in about six months and then you can plant it out there.8 Oct 2018
How aggressive are Favia?
Favia corals are infamously aggressive. They can form surprisingly long sweeper tentacles, which are specialized tentacles designed to sting, maim or even kill neighboring corals. They may also literally try to dissolve or digest their rivals by releasing mesenterial filaments (bundles of digestive chemicals).17 Feb 2021
Do Favia sting other corals?
Most definitely. They will sting eachother to death.4 Jul 2012