Aussie War Coral Favia

About this coral

Aussie War Coral Favia is an LPS coral from the genus Favia, commonly kept as a “brain coral” style centerpiece in reef aquariums. In practice, it’s purchased to add hardy, textured, brain-like coral growth and color variation associated with many commercially sold Favias, while fitting typical reef-tank husbandry for LPS corals. Use it as a focal coral in stable conditions, pairing it with compatible rockwork and an appropriate lighting and water-flow setup for LPS.

Features:

• LPS Favia (brain coral) form adds a distinctive, bumpy, textured look to the aquascape.
• Generally considered hardy within the LPS group when kept in stable reef conditions.
• Prefers moderate lighting and gentle, indirect water movement to avoid tissue damage from too much flow.
• Often benefits from occasional targeted feeding to support polyp health, in addition to natural reef feeding.
• Works well on a rock base where it can fully attach and be kept away from heavy contact with other aggressive corals.
• Under proper care, it can contribute to ongoing growth typical of brain corals in reef aquariums.

Specifications:

• Taxonomy (verified): Favia (genus) LPS coral / brain coral type
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate to easy for stable reef aquariums (typical LPS husbandry)
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate, indirect/gentle flow
• Placement (general guidance): On secure live rock where it can extend polyps without being smothered by neighbors
• Adult size (general guidance): Varies by individual and conditions; commonly kept as an established colony/frag
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis plus occasional supplemental feeding of appropriately sized meaty foods for LPS
• Temperature: About 72–78°F (22–26°C) for reef tanks
• Salinity: About 1.020–1.026 SG for reef tanks
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (dKH): About 7–12 dKH for reef tanks
• Calcium: About 350–450 ppm for reef tanks
• Magnesium: About 1200–1500 ppm for reef tanks