{"product_id":"christmas-favia","title":"Christmas Favia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive a frag similar in shape and size to the photo. Frags are typically around ¾\"–1\" unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Favia is a colorful LPS coral known for its contrasting red and green coloration that gives it its holiday-inspired name. Under reef lighting, those colors can really stand out, making it an awesome addition to the lower or middle portions of a reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia are generally pretty hardy once established, making them a great option for reefers looking to add a colorful stony coral without jumping into some of the more demanding SPS species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere They Come From\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia and Favia-type corals are found throughout tropical reef environments, particularly throughout the Indo-Pacific.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey naturally occur in a variety of reef zones and can adapt well to different conditions when provided with stable water chemistry, appropriate lighting, and consistent water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Favia appreciate stable reef conditions. They can be fairly forgiving, but sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, or other parameters can still cause stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good range to shoot for is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–9.5 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1250–1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–15 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Below 0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t get too caught up chasing one exact number. Keeping your parameters stable is generally much more important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Favia generally prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–150 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e being a good starting range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower to middle portions of the aquarium usually work well. When introducing a new frag, start conservatively and give it time to adjust before increasing the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia generally prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou want enough movement to keep debris from settling and provide good nutrient exchange without constantly blasting the coral's fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle, varied flow is usually a great starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower to middle areas of the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are usually ideal places to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your Christmas Favia some room from neighboring corals. 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