Peach Barabattoia Favia

About this coral

Peach Barabattoia Favia is an LPS coral variety from the genus Barabattoia (often sold under Favia/Faviidae-style naming). In an aquarium, it’s prized for its brain-coral like, fleshy texture and inviting coloration, while also being a practical “show” coral for hobbyists who want an LPS centerpiece that generally tolerates a range of reef conditions when kept stable. Use it as a hardy focal coral on the lower to mid reefscape, pairing it with compatible neighbors and maintaining consistent water chemistry for long-term growth.

Features:

• LPS coral (brain-coral style) appearance that adds texture and visual interest to a reef aquarium
• Generally considered hardy among LPS when light and water flow are kept within a suitable range
• Typically benefits from moderate, steady lighting and gentle to moderate water movement
• Can appreciate targeted feeding of appropriate meaty foods for LPS, especially when conditions are otherwise stable
• As with many fleshy corals, it does best in stable, well-established reef systems with consistent calcium and alkalinity levels
• Helps create a natural “reef patch” look when placed on stable rockwork in a clear flow pattern

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS (Barabattoia; sold under Favia/Faviidae-style naming)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate; typically hardy for LPS when kept stable
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting; avoid sudden, intense light changes
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, not directly blasting; aim for gentle, indirect movement
• Placement (general guidance): Lower to mid aquarium rockwork where it receives suitable light and consistent flow
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis with the option of occasional targeted feeding of appropriately sized meaty foods
• Temperature (general reef guidance): ~24–27 °C
• pH (general reef guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Salinity (general reef guidance): ~1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• Alkalinity (general reef guidance): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef guidance): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef guidance): ~1200–1350 ppm