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Brain: Favities Moon Coral
| Latin Name | Favia sp, Favities sp. | ||||||||||||||||
| Common Name | Brain: Favities Moon Coral | ||||||||||||||||
| Also known as | Moon Coral, Pineapple Coral, Brain Coral | ||||||||||||||||
| Fast Facts | Also known as Moon and Pineapple Coral, Favia and Favities Brain Corals, there are a variety of similar forms sold as "Moon Coral". These are a hardy group of corals that can do great in any well-maintained reef aquarium. They acclimate best in mild water flow and low to medium lighting, but can adapt to a wide variety of conditions. Color can and form can vary greatly; some pieces are greenish, some are reddish brown, some have both colors, some have light colored corallites with dark surrounding tissue, some are the opposite. These corals have thin tissue and do not expand like large polyp corals. A good coral for beginners, and admired by experts, 'Moon Coral" is frequently available. | ||||||||||||||||
| Sizes | Small/Around 1.5"-2" Medium/Around 2"-3" Large/Around 3"-4" |
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| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Related Coral | Brain Coral: Favia Moon Coral, More Corals: Large Polyp Stony Corals | ||||||||||||||||
| Availability | Frequently available | ||||||||||||||||
| Add to Cart | Brain: Favities Moon Coral
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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