Favites complanata, known as the Dragon Soul coral, is a captivating large polyp stony (LPS) coral from the Faviidae family. This tiny tank-bred specimen offers hobbyists a chance to add vibrant colour and unique texture to their reef tanks.
Lighting: Favites complanata thrives under moderate lighting conditions. LED or T5 lighting systems that provide a balanced spectrum are ideal to support its photosynthetic needs without causing bleaching.
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow is recommended to ensure the coral’s polyps can extend fully without being damaged by strong currents.
Placement: Position this coral in the middle to lower regions of the aquarium where it can receive moderate light and flow. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggressive interactions, as Favites species can extend sweeper tentacles.
Care Level: Suitable for aquarists with some experience in keeping LPS corals. Regular water parameter monitoring and stable conditions will promote healthy growth.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. Favites complanata can coexist peacefully in mixed reef setups but requires room to prevent coral warfare.
Diet: Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional feeding of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or specialised coral foods to enhance growth and colour.
Origin: Not Provided.
Maximum Size: Typically grows to moderate colony sizes, but exact maximum size is not provided for this tiny variant.
Maintain stable water parameters with temperature around 24-26°C, salinity at 1.025 SG, and low nutrient levels for optimal health.
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