{"product_id":"kaleidoscope-favia-pea-f-oc2718","title":"Kaleidoscope Favia","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Full Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaleidoscope Favia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colorful colonial stony coral prized for its fleshy polyps, pronounced skeletal ridges, and dramatic contrasting coloration. This specimen displays deep burgundy-red to crimson tissue accented by vivid fluorescent yellow-green highlights along the raised ridges, with bright yellow centers surrounded by red and pale contrasting tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach corallite forms a distinct circular to irregular pattern, creating a highly textured colony with layers of red, green, yellow, and subtle lavender tones. The fluorescent yellow-green highlights appearing along portions of the skeletal ridges give the colony additional depth and help create the multicolor “Kaleidoscope” appearance reflected in its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorals traditionally sold in the aquarium trade as Favia contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their fleshy polyps can also capture plankton and appropriately sized meaty foods. Because species-level identification of these corals generally requires detailed skeletal examination and coral taxonomy has undergone considerable revision, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is used here as the most appropriate trade-level scientific designation for this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eFavia\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 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 Massive to encrusting colonial growth with fleshy polyps and pronounced skeletal ridges\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 can prevent normal tissue expansion. Gradually acclimate the coral to brighter lighting. Allow generous space from neighboring corals because Favia-type corals can extend sweeper tentacles beyond the visible colony margin, especially after lights-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67811053863145,"sku":"F OC2718","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/kalidescope-favia-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2718.jpg?v=1793328415","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/kaleidoscope-favia-pea-f-oc2718","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}