{"product_id":"reverse-prism-favia-under-25-pea-u25-n1119","title":"Reverse Prism Favia","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Prism 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 fleshy reef-building coral prized for its strongly contrasting corallites, textured tissue, and vivid fluorescent coloration. This specimen displays deep red to burnt-orange outer tissue contrasted by intense fluorescent green centers, with lighter yellow-green highlights creating a dramatic multicolor pattern across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia-type corals form colonies composed of individual corallites supported by a calcium carbonate skeleton and covered by fleshy living tissue. The corallites are typically distinct from one another, producing rounded valleys, raised walls, and sculpted contours across the colony surface. Depending on the specimen and degree of tissue expansion, the underlying skeletal structure may be partially obscured by the thick fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse Prism Favia is especially striking because of the strong reversal of color between its dark outer tissue and brilliant fluorescent centers. Under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting, the green portions can glow intensely while the red-orange tissue maintains a deep saturated appearance, creating a high-contrast display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. They are also capable of capturing small planktonic and meaty foods when their feeding tentacles are extended. Occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized foods may supplement photosynthesis and support tissue growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water chemistry is important for maintaining healthy tissue and skeletal development. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, temperature, and salinity are preferable to frequent fluctuations. Low to moderate indirect water movement allows the fleshy tissue to expand while helping prevent detritus from settling between corallites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia-type corals can be aggressive toward neighboring colonies. Feeding or sweeper tentacles may extend beyond the visible tissue margin, particularly after dark, so adequate spacing should be maintained from surrounding 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 can depend on skeletal characters and taxonomic treatment, \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 rather than assigning an unsupported species name.\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 small 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 along 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 of clearance from neighboring corals because sweeper tentacles can extend beyond the colony margin, particularly at night. Avoid strong direct flow that prevents normal tissue expansion. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into stronger lighting, and avoid rapid changes in alkalinity, salinity, or nutrient levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67978927636713,"sku":"U25 N1119","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/reverse-prism-favia-lps-under-25-pea-u25-N1119.jpg?v=1794431990","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/reverse-prism-favia-under-25-pea-u25-n1119","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}