Blood Moon Favia

About this coral

Blood Moon Favia (Favia sp.). Favia corals are popular LPS (large-polyp stony) corals prized for their dome-shaped or brain-like colony structures and bold, colorful polyps. They are hardy, beginner-friendly corals suitable for mixed reef tanks and thrive in moderate light and gentle flow with occasional feeding.

Features:

• Hardy LPS coral with striking color patterns
• Aggressive sweeper tentacles at night; space away from neighbors
• Encrusts slowly onto rockwork over time
• Suitable for mixed reef aquariums when properly spaced
• Responds well to target feeding with meaty foods
• Forgiving of minor parameter swings when conditions are stable

Specifications:

• Care level: Beginner
• Temperament: Aggressive toward nearby corals (sweeper tentacles)
• Lighting: Moderate; 50–150 PAR
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect
• Placement: Bottom to middle rockwork or sandbed
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate
• Diet: Photosynthetic; supplemental feeding recommended
• Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C)
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
• Nitrate: 5–10 ppm
• Phosphate: 0.03–0.07 ppm