{"product_id":"fiery-cyphastrea-under-25-pea-f-s1734","title":"Fiery Cyphastrea Coral Frag","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiery Cyphastrea,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esp., is an encrusting stony coral known for its contrasting base color and numerous raised corallites that create a distinctive spotted appearance. This WYSIWYG frag displays a deep red to burgundy base covered with vivid yellow to golden corallites, giving the colony a dramatic fiery appearance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etypically grows by spreading across surrounding rockwork and can form broad encrusting colonies under stable reef conditions. Its combination of intense color contrast, textured growth, and relatively adaptable lighting requirements makes it a popular coral for adding visual interest to shaded or moderately lit areas of a reef aquarium. Because species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from a photograph alone,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esp. is the most scientifically appropriate designation for this specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esp. generally prefers low to moderate reef lighting and moderate, indirect water flow. Many Cyphastrea corals maintain strong coloration in lower-light areas, and gradual acclimation is recommended when introducing them to brighter illumination. Water movement should be sufficient to prevent detritus from collecting on the colony without directly blasting the tissue. Place on stable lower to mid-level rockwork with room for the coral to spread outward as it encrusts surrounding surfaces. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, temperature, nitrate, and phosphate. Cyphastrea is primarily photosynthetic but may also benefit from fine planktonic and particulate coral foods. Stable water chemistry and consistent conditions encourage healthy tissue growth, coloration, and continued encrustation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51895786242281,"sku":"U25 S1734","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/fiery-cyphastrea-lps-under-25-pea-F-S1734.jpg?v=1789706790","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/fiery-cyphastrea-under-25-pea-f-s1734","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}