Favites complanata, known as Dragon Soul, is a captivating large polyp stony (LPS) coral that adds striking texture and colour to reef aquariums. This cultured frag is grown under controlled conditions, ensuring healthy growth and acclimatisation to captive environments.
Lighting Requirements: Moderate to high lighting is recommended to maintain the coral’s vivid pigmentation. LED or T5 lighting systems that provide a balanced spectrum work well.
Water Flow: Moderate water flow is ideal to keep the coral’s polyps gently swaying without causing tissue damage. Avoid strong direct currents.
Placement: Position the frag on stable rockwork in the middle to lower regions of the tank to optimise light exposure and flow. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggression and tissue damage.
Care Level: Favites complanata requires moderate care, suitable for aquarists with some reef experience. Regular water parameter monitoring and stable conditions will promote healthy growth.
Diet: While primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemental feeding with meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or specialised coral foods 1-2 times weekly can enhance growth and colour.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. Favites complanata can exhibit aggressive sweeper tentacles, so maintain sufficient distance from other corals.
Origin: Not Provided.
Maximum Size: Colonies can reach up to 30 cm in diameter under optimal conditions.
Minimum Tank Size: Recommended minimum tank size is 75 litres to provide stable water parameters and space for growth.
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