Pink Desire Platy Favia

About this coral

Pink Desire Platy Favia is an LPS brain coral commonly sold under the “platy/favia” trade name, used for hardy, colorful closed-brain corals. In practical terms, it’s a reef display coral for creating a textured centerpiece in a low-to-moderate light aquarium, where proper flow and stable calcium/alkalinity support ongoing growth. Group-level care guidance below applies to faviid-style brain corals (favia/platygyra-type), since “color morph” names typically identify a variety rather than a different species with a separate care sheet. ([aquasd.com](https://aquasd.com/monsoon-aquacultured-platy-favia-508efe9e9/?utm_source=openai))

Features:

• Closed-brain (faviid-type) LPS form with long-lasting, chunky coral structure that benefits from stable conditions. ([aquasd.com](https://aquasd.com/monsoon-aquacultured-platy-favia-508efe9e9/?utm_source=openai))
• Generally prefers low-to-medium, indirect lighting rather than intense, blasting light; shading or careful placement helps keep tissue healthy. ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))
• Appreciates low to moderate, indirect water movement to help keep the colony free of detritus without irritating fleshy tissue. ([reefchasers.com](https://reefchasers.com/blogs/reef-chasers-coral-care-guide/platygyra-corals?utm_source=openai))
• Avoids placing too close to aggressive tankmates; many LPS (including faviid-type corals) can need space for feeding and sweeper avoidance. ([ornamentalfish.org](https://ornamentalfish.org/what-we-do/advice-information/care-sheets/corals/how-to-look-after-large-polyp-stony-corals/?utm_source=openai))
• Water-chemistry stability matters: balanced calcium and alkalinity (with magnesium) supports skeletal maintenance and growth. ([ornamentalfish.org](https://ornamentalfish.org/what-we-do/advice-information/care-sheets/corals/how-to-look-after-large-polyp-stony-corals/?utm_source=openai))
• LPS commonly benefit from consistent husbandry rather than frequent moves; if repositioning, do so gradually to reduce stress. ([getcoralidentifier.com](https://getcoralidentifier.com/corals-database/platygyra-coral?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Care level (group-level): Moderate (LPS brain coral guidance; stability-focused). ([ornamentalfish.org](https://ornamentalfish.org/what-we-do/advice-information/care-sheets/corals/how-to-look-after-large-polyp-stony-corals/?utm_source=openai))
• Light: Low to medium, indirect. ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow: Low to moderate indirect flow. ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: 76–80°F (group-level guidance). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: ~1.025 specific gravity (group-level guidance). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (dKH): ~8–9 dKH (group-level guidance). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium (ppm): 400–450 ppm (group-level guidance). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium (ppm): 1250–1350 ppm (group-level guidance). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/products/multicolor-platygyra-under-25-pea-u25-s0904?utm_source=openai))