Favia corals are hardy, eye-catching LPS corals known for their distinct polyp mouths, fleshy tissue, and often neon-colored centers. They’re great for reefers looking to add contrast and texture without the fuss of high-maintenance corals.
Coral Highlights:
🌟 Neon Core – Bright green, orange, or pink centers glow under actinic lighting
🧱 Dome or Encrusting Growth – Develops into a rounded mound or mat
💡 Lighting: Moderate PAR (80–150) – too much light may cause fading
🌊 Flow: Moderate – enough to keep debris off without stressing tissue
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–11
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 5–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm
Placement: Sandbed or low rockwork; give several inches of space to avoid aggression with neighbors
Feeding: Benefits from 1–2x/week target feeding (mysis, reef roids, small meaty foods) to boost growth and coloration
Care Level: Easy – Great for beginners and mixed reef tanks
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each piece develops the same fleshy polyp texture and glowing eye patterns as the mother colony.
