{"product_id":"wow-a-really-cool-red-favia-thing","title":"Christmas Favia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDipsastraea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Favia Coral \/ Brain Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS (Large Polyp Stony)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, With Proper Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom to Middle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photosynthetic \/ Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore-Ready Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a hardy and colorful LPS coral known for its bold patterns, fleshy polyps and classic brain-like appearance. Available in a wide variety of colors, Favia makes an excellent addition to established reef aquariums and can develop into an impressive colony with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a popular large-polyp stony coral prized for its vivid coloration, attractive patterns and relatively forgiving care requirements. Depending on the individual specimen, colors may include green, red, orange, purple, blue and yellow, often with contrasting centers and brightly colored polyp walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia generally performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate, indirect water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Adequate flow helps keep debris from settling on the colony while allowing the fleshy polyps to expand naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough primarily photosynthetic, Favia readily accepts supplemental foods. Occasional target feeding with mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood or quality LPS coral foods can encourage growth and healthy tissue expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaggressive toward neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and may extend sweeper tentacles after dark. Provide adequate spacing around the colony to prevent stinging and tissue damage to nearby corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith stable reef parameters, appropriate lighting and sufficient space, Favia can grow into a colorful and long-lasting centerpiece in a reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: 8–11 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Favia” is commonly used as a trade name in the aquarium industry. 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