{"id":35967,"date":"2026-06-10T14:34:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/shop\/sem%20categoria\/cyphastrea-decadia\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T20:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:54:19","slug":"cyphastrea-decadia","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/shop\/corals\/sps\/cyphastrea-decadia\/","title":{"rendered":"<br> (<em>Cyphastrea decadia<\/em>)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dive into Color with the Branching Cyphastrea Decadia!<\/h2>\n<p><em>Discover the unique branching form and vibrant hues of the Cyphastrea decadia, a captivating stony coral perfect for adding texture and intrigue to your reef aquarium.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cyphastrea decadia, also known as the Lesser Knob Coral, is a truly distinctive LPS coral due to its rare branching growth pattern, unlike the more common encrusting varieties within its genus. Its corallites are small and tube-shaped, often appearing fuzzy, and are adorned with acropora-like axial corallites at the tips of each branch. This coral typically displays a striking pink to orange base with contrasting pink or orange polyps, sometimes with blue hues. It&#8217;s a visually appealing species that can add significant dimension to a reefscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Care Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This coral is considered moderately easy to care for. While hardy, it requires stable water parameters and appropriate lighting and flow to thrive, making it a good choice for intermediate aquarists looking to expand their coral collection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A minimum tank size of 200 litres (44 gallons) is recommended. The Cyphastrea decadia prefers low to moderate lighting (50-200 PAR) and moderate, indirect water flow. Stable water parameters are crucial, with temperatures between 24-29\u00b0C (75-84\u00b0F), a pH of 8.1-8.4, and salinity of 1.024-1.026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the Cyphastrea decadia obtains most of its nutrients from symbiotic zooxanthellae via photosynthesis, supplemental feeding with micro-plankton, zooplankton, or finely chopped meaty foods is beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Buy From Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are dedicated to providing healthy, vibrant corals sourced responsibly through aquaculture. Our expert team ensures each coral receives meticulous care, guaranteeing you receive a stunning and thriving addition to your aquarium.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> *Cyphastrea decadia*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common Name \/ Variant:<\/strong> Lesser Knob Coral \/ Branching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Size:<\/strong> 25 cm (9.84 inches)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Indo-Pacific, Australia<\/li>\n<li><strong>pH Range:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 24 \u2013 29 \u00b0C (75 \u2013 84 \u00b0F)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong> [data unavailable]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming Zone:<\/strong> Mid-Bottom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Add this unique branching coral to your reef aquarium today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into Color with the Branching Cyphastrea Decadia! Discover the unique branching form and vibrant hues of the Cyphastrea decadia, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":49512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[31,34],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-35967","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-corals","product_cat-sps","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/35967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35967"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=35967"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=35967"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=35967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}