{"product_id":"christmas-favites-pea-u25f-n0419","title":"Christmas Favites","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Favites, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colonial stony coral known for its fleshy tissue, shared corallite walls, and strong contrasting coloration. This specimen displays a vivid red to magenta base with bright fluorescent green centers, creating the classic red-and-green color combination reflected in its Christmas name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colony has a rounded, encrusting to massive growth form with closely packed corallites arranged across the surface. Fine ridges radiate outward from each bright green center, creating a textured pattern throughout the colony. Under reef aquarium lighting, the fluorescent green mouths stand out strongly against the saturated red tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their fleshy polyps can also capture plankton and appropriately sized particulate marine foods. As the colony grows, additional corallites develop along the expanding skeletal structure, gradually increasing the size of the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause exact species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from coloration and external colony appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most appropriate scientific designation for this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\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\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, indirect and variable flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive; provide adequate space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized planktonic or finely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting to massive colonial growth with closely packed corallites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Keep nitrate and phosphate measurable and reasonably stable rather than excessively low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct flow that may irritate the fleshy tissue. Gradually acclimate to brighter lighting. Provide adequate separation from neighboring corals because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may extend sweeper tentacles beyond the visible colony edge, particularly after lights-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67868198076649,"sku":"U25 N0419","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/christmas-favites-lps-under-25-pea-u25F-n0419.jpg?v=1793828384","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/christmas-favites-pea-u25f-n0419","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}