Gold Stripe Favia

Overview:

The Gold Stripe Favia is a popular and hardy reef coral prized for its striking coloration and robust nature. Ideal for beginner marine aquarists, this coral adds vivid texture and dimension to any saltwater tank, enhancing the overall aquatic environment.

Colorization:

The coral features dramatic gold stripes contrasting against a rich base color, creating an eye-catching display that brightens and enlivens reef tanks.

Size:

Sold on 0.5 – 1 inch frag plugs.

Lighting:

This coral thrives under moderate to high lighting, such as LED or T5 fluorescent lights, promoting optimal coloration and growth.

Water Flow:

Prefers moderate water flow to gently stimulate polyps without damaging its delicate tissue, ensuring healthy respiration and nutrient uptake.

Feeding:

While this coral obtains much of its nutrition through photosynthesis, supplemental feeding with plankton or coral foods enriches its growth and vibrancy.

Aggressiveness:

Gold Stripe Favia corals are moderately aggressive; they possess sweeper tentacles and should be spaced appropriately from neighboring corals to avoid conflicts.

Care Level:

Well-suited for beginners due to its hardy nature, this coral requires stable water parameters and basic maintenance to flourish in home aquariums.