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.
Red Favia Agression
The red favia coral can be somewhat aggressive, but it is usually not so. If other small polyped stony corals touch the red favia then it will die. Touching soft corals will not harm the red favia coral.
Red Favia Not A Starter Specimen
When it comes to caring for red favia coral you will need to have a basic understanding of coral care. It is moderately difficult to care for red favia coral so this should not be the first coral you start out with. It is helpful to start with easier corals and then work your way up to this one if so desired.
Red Favia Origins
The red favia coral needs to be kept in water with high alkalinity and it is important to change the water regularly. Adding iodine to the water weekly is also helpful. The red favia is found in Tonga, Indonesia, and Fiji.
Red Favia Moderate To High Care Level
Red favia coral is truly beautiful and will make a wonderful addition to any aquarium. Since this coral does have a moderately high care level it should not be purchased by beginners who are not prepared for the high level of care. It will take some time to become accustomed to caring for coral and be able to care properly for red favia. Following the instructions provided here will definitely help you care for red favia but it is recommended that you research more about the red favia and spend some time with easier to care for corals before you begin with the red favia.
Red Favia How To Get There
There is no reason to buy a piece of red favia coral and then not care for it properly. It will take some time, but if you practice with beginner corals and then move your way up to red favia then your aquarium will more likely be successful and beautiful with red favia coral.
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