Favites Green Metallic Brain Coral (Favites sp.)
Favites Green Metallic Brain Coral (Favites sp.)
Favites Green Metallic Brain Coral features vibrant fleshy polyps with striking metallic highlights over intricate brain-like folds. Renowned for its hardiness and adaptability, this captivating specimen is an exceptional centerpiece choice for both novice and experienced reef hobbyists.
It thrives under moderate lighting and water flow conditions, requiring adequate personal space to accommodate night-extending sweeper tentacles. To support optimal growth and color vitality, supplement its diet twice weekly with micro-crustaceans and finely minced marine inverts.
Key Features
| Scientific Name | Favites sp. |
| Family | Faviidae |
| Origin | Tonga, Indo-Pacific |
| Shipping Size | 5.1 to 12.7 cm |
| Coral Type | LPS (Large Polyp Stony) |
| Temperament | Aggressive / Semi-Aggressive |
| Lighting Requirement | Moderate |
| Water Flow | Moderate |
| Care Level | Easy / Beginner Friendly |
| Diet | Carnivorous supplement (small marine invertebrates) |
Highlights
- Scientific Name: Favites Sp
- Family: Faviidae
- Origin: Tonga, Indo
- Size: 2 to 5 inches
Materials & care
Place on stable rockwork with ample clearance from neighboring corals. Maintain moderate lighting and water flow, and feed twice weekly with small meaty marine foods.
Compatibility
Reef-safe with fish and invertebrates, but aggressive toward other sessile corals due to nocturnal sweeper tentacles. Provide several inches of clearance.
Frequently asked questions
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