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Favia Coral
Favia speciosa
Animalia›Cnidaria›Anthozoa›Scleractinia›Mussidae
📍 Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reefs
Dome-shaped brain coral with clearly delineated round polyps in greens, browns, and reds. One of the most common and adaptable LPS corals. Sends out sweeper tentacles at night — space accordingly.
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Tank Mates
Reef-safe fish that won't prey on or damage corals; compatible with low-flow environments
Beneficial reef inhabitants that help maintain coral health and won't harm Favia
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage corals or compete for food
Small, reef-safe fish that stay in lower water column and won't disturb corals
Reef-safe scavengers that help maintain tank cleanliness without harming corals
Common Diseases
Brown Jelly Disease
Brown, jelly-like tissue sloughing off coral; rapid tissue recession; foul smell
Isolate affected coral if possible; perform large water changes; remove dead tissue with turkey baster; treat with antibiotics or iodine-based solutions; improve water quality and flow
Coral Bleaching
Loss of color; coral appears white or pale; polyps may retract
Reduce light intensity temporarily; check and stabilize water temperature (maintain 23-28°C); improve water quality; ensure adequate flow; reduce stressors
Parasitic Infection
Visible spots or lesions on coral; excessive mucus production; polyp damage
Improve water quality and flow; perform water changes; consider copper-free treatments designed for corals; quarantine if spreading to other corals
Tissue Necrosis
Black or dark patches on coral tissue; progressive tissue death; polyp loss
Improve water parameters (salinity, pH, calcium); increase water flow; perform regular water changes; remove affected tissue if isolated; ensure adequate lighting
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Quick Facts
- flow
- low to medium
- placement
- anywhere
- difficulty
- beginner-friendly
- lightLevel
- low to high
Water it likes
- ph
- 8.1–8.4
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 8–12 dGH
- temperature
- 75–81°F (24–27°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.