Yellow Soul Favia

About this coral

Yellow Soul Favia is an LPS coral offered by the shop under the common name “Yellow Soul Favia.” Favias (brain corals in the Faviidae group) are typically prized for their textured, brain-like surfaces and for being a generally hardy option within LPS reef corals. In an aquarium, they’re used as a showpiece coral in the lower-to-mid portions of the reef, where their fleshy tissue can capture light and benefit from gentle, indirect water movement.

Features:

• LPS “brain coral” form with a textured, surface-dwelling look that stands out in reef displays
• Generally considered hardy for an LPS when provided stable water chemistry and appropriate flow
• Prefers moderate light levels and avoids strong, direct blasting currents
• Does best when placed where it can extend polyps/feeding tentacles comfortably without being smothered by aggressive neighbors
• Regular feeding of suitable meaty foods can support growth and coloration for many LPS favias
• Tends to appreciate consistent maintenance routines that keep alkalinity and calcium stable
• Best kept with compatible tankmates that won’t physically irritate the coral tissue

Specifications:

• Aquarium type: Marine reef aquarium (saltwater)
• Coral group: LPS brain coral (Faviidae/Favia-type, general guidance)
• Care level: Beginner to intermediate (group-level general guidance)
• Lighting: Moderate light
• Water flow: Moderate, indirect/gentle flow
• Placement: Lower-to-mid aquascape where flow is not too intense
• Temperature: About 72–78°F (22–26°C) (general guidance)
• Salinity: About 1.023–1.026 sg (general guidance)
• pH: About 8.1–8.4 (general guidance)
• Alkalinity: About 7–11 dKH (general guidance)
• Calcium: About 380–450 ppm (general guidance)
• Magnesium: About 1250–1350 ppm (general guidance)
• Diet: Typically benefits from meaty, coral-appropriate foods (target or spot feeding as desired)