This Purple & Green Candycane Coral (Caulastrea sp.) features vibrant, glowing green centres surrounded by rich purple outer walls, creating a striking contrast under both white and blue LED lighting. With 15 full polyps, this is a generous, established colony perfect for adding instant colour and structure to any LPS or mixed reef.
Candycane corals are known for their hardiness, steady growth, and ease of care, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced reefers.
As a WYSIWYG listing, the exact 15-polyp colony shown in the photo is the one you will receive.
Care Requirements:
• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting; blue spectrum enhances neon-green centres.
• Flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow to protect fleshy heads.
• Placement: Sand bed or lower rockwork; allow room for gradual branching growth.
• Feeding: Readily accepts meaty foods such as mysis, pellets, and reef nutrition blends — regular feeding encourages fast head-splitting.
• Water Parameters: Stable LPS conditions (Alk 8–9 dKH, Ca 420–450 ppm, Mg 1300–1400 ppm, NO₃ 5–10 ppm, PO₄ 0.05–0.10 ppm).
A bright, hardy, and eye-catching LPS colony that brings instant colour and interest to any reef.
Photo Disclaimer:
Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting, camera settings, and screen display. All corals are photographed under standard reef lighting for accurate representation.
