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Favia Brain

Favia Brain

Favia brain coral is not always called by this specific name. In fact, it might be called pineapple, honeycomb, worm coral and even moon on occasion. It might be called favites brain in some stores, too. It is important to know all of the common names for favia brain coral so you will know... more »

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Favia Care

The types of favia mentioned above are just some of the favia corals that have been named. There have been comments in various literature that there are many varieties of favia that do not have names as of yet. This is really not a shock to many coral collectors because there are thousands of corals that remain unnamed. This is just part of the way coral classification goes and the fact that many don’t have names is just part of the problem… more »

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Favia Coral

Favia coral requires special lighting because it is usually found about 25 to 30 feet below the water’s surface. Because of this it is accustomed to blue light rather... more »

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Favia Fragum

Favia fragum is coral that looks much like a golf ball. The favia fragum coral is round and the colonies are never large. The look of the favia fragum resembles so much a golf ball that it is frequently called golf ball coral. Sometimes, favia fragum may be found in groups... more »

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Red Favia
Red favia has lighting needs that may be met with strong metal halides. It is recommended to use 250, 400 watt. VHO actinic as well as daylight bulbs will work well for red favia coral. The water flow for the red favia should have a variable current that is medium to strong. The ideal water conditions for red favia include a water temperature of 72 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit with a pH of 7.8 to 8.4. The recommended alkalinity is 8-12 dKH... more »

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