Candy Corn
(Favia)

Description

Candy Corn Favia: A Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium!

Discover the captivating beauty of the Candy Corn Favia, a vibrant LPS coral that brings a unique charm and hardy resilience to any marine aquascape.

Overview

The Candy Corn Favia, often referred to as a brain coral, is a stunning large polyp stony (LPS) coral renowned for its intricate, maze-like patterns and vibrant coloration, typically featuring a captivating blend of orange, yellow, and red hues reminiscent of its namesake candy. These corals typically grow in rounded, dome-shaped, or encrusting colonies. While generally peaceful during the day, they can extend sweeper tentacles at night, so adequate spacing from other corals is crucial for preventing conflict.

Care Level

Easy to moderate. Favia corals are known for their hardiness and adaptability, making them a suitable choice for both beginner and experienced reef keepers. They are relatively forgiving of minor fluctuations in water parameters, though stability is always preferred for optimal health and growth.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 20-30 gallons is recommended for a single Favia coral, with larger tanks (50+ gallons) offering better stability and more placement options. Maintain stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.4, Salinity 1.024-1.026, Temperature 75-80°F (24-27°C), Alkalinity 8-10 dKH, Calcium 400-450 ppm, and Magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Provide moderate, indirect water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 75-150 is ideal).

Diet

Favia corals are photosynthetic, deriving energy from their symbiotic zooxanthellae. However, they benefit greatly from supplemental feeding with small meaty foods such as Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral-specific pellets 1-3 times per week.

Why Buy From Us

We meticulously select only the healthiest Favia corals, ensuring they are vibrant, disease-free, and properly acclimated. Our commitment to ethical sourcing and expert care guarantees you receive a premium quality specimen for your thriving reef aquarium.

• Scientific Name: Favia spp. (many species formerly in Favia are now reclassified)
• Common Name / Variant: Candy Corn Favia
• Maximum Size: Colonies can grow to over 30 cm in diameter
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C)
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Mid to bottom

Add this stunning Candy Corn Favia to your aquarium today!