{"product_id":"rainbow-war-coral-favites-pea-f-n0318","title":"Rainbow War Coral Favites","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbow War Coral 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 massive to encrusting stony coral known for its closely packed corallites, fleshy tissue, and strong contrasting coloration. This specimen displays deep red to burgundy tissue with bright fluorescent green centers and blue-green to teal highlights along portions of the corallite walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colony is composed of multiple tightly packed corallites sharing common walls, creating the distinctive honeycomb-like structure associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rich red coloration dominates the colony, while the bright green oral centers and cooler blue-green accents create a striking multicolor appearance under reef aquarium lighting.\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 appropriately sized plankton and particulate marine foods. With stable conditions, the colony can continue expanding outward as additional corallites develop along the growing margin.\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 scientifically appropriate 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\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 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 growth with closely packed corallites sharing common walls\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 Provide adequate spacing from neighboring corals because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can extend sweeper tentacles beyond the visible colony edge, especially after lights-out. Avoid strong direct flow that can irritate the fleshy tissue, and gradually acclimate to stronger lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67882561569001,"sku":"F N0318","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/rainbow-war-coral-favites-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-N0318.jpg?v=1793984580","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/rainbow-war-coral-favites-pea-f-n0318","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}