{"product_id":"mosaic-favia-under-25-pea-u25-n1118","title":"Mosaic Favia","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMosaic Favia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colorful reef-building coral known for its fleshy tissue, pronounced corallites, and intricate multicolor patterning. This specimen displays rich purple to burgundy tissue accented by vivid yellow-green highlights and lighter fluorescent areas, producing a striking mosaic-like appearance across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia-type corals form colonies made up of individual corallites supported by a calcium carbonate skeleton and covered by thick fleshy tissue. Their corallites are generally distinct from one another, creating pronounced ridges, valleys, and rounded contours that give the colony a sculpted appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mosaic Favia is particularly attractive because its coloration varies across the colony rather than appearing as a single uniform pattern. Deep purple and burgundy areas are broken by bright yellow-green streaks, patches, and highlights, creating strong contrast under reef aquarium lighting. Blue-rich illumination can further emphasize the fluorescent green and yellow portions of the tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, Favia-type corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that supply much of their nutritional energy. Their fleshy polyps are also capable of capturing small planktonic and meaty foods, particularly when feeding tentacles are extended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium chemistry is important for maintaining healthy tissue expansion, coloration, and skeletal growth. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels are preferable to frequent swings. Low to moderate indirect water movement helps keep the coral free of accumulated debris while allowing the fleshy tissue to expand naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia-type corals can be aggressive toward neighboring colonies and may extend sweeper tentacles beyond the visible edge of the tissue, especially at night. Adequate space should therefore be provided between the Mosaic Favia and nearby corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause exact identification among \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and closely related genera may depend on skeletal characters that cannot be confirmed reliably from a photograph alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most responsible identification for this aquarium 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 Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Favia \/ Brain Coral\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\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; may extend sweeper tentacles and sting neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with adequate spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from occasional appropriately sized meaty, planktonic, or coral-specific foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting to massive reef-building colony with fleshy tissue covering distinct 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 with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow several inches between the Mosaic Favia and neighboring corals because sweeper tentacles can extend beyond the visible colony margin. Avoid strong direct flow that prevents normal tissue expansion. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into stronger lighting and avoid abrupt changes in alkalinity, salinity, or nutrient levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67978994647273,"sku":"U25 N1118","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/mosaic-favia-lps-under-25-pea-u25-N1118.jpg?v=1794441212","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/mosaic-favia-under-25-pea-u25-n1118","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}