{"product_id":"war-coral-favities-fragment-1","title":"War Coral Favities Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Favites coral, commonly known in the hobby as the War Coral, is a popular Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral appreciated for its vivid coloration and encrusting growth pattern. It gets its name from its aggressive nature and the long sweeper tentacles it uses to compete for space with neighboring corals. For many hobbyists, this coral is an engaging addition that brings a splash of intense color to the lower and middle sections of the reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance of a Favites coral is characterized by its fused, angular corallites that create a distinctive honeycomb-like surface. The polyps are large and fleshy, often displaying deep, contrasting colors between the outer rim and the central mouth. While coloration is variable, they frequently exhibit combinations of deep reds, greens, oranges, and purples, which makes them a focal point on the rockwork as they grow and encrust over the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best care, War Corals should be placed in the lower to middle third of the aquarium on the rockwork. They prefer low to moderate lighting levels, ideally in the 75-150 PAR range, as intense light can cause discoloration. Water flow should be moderate and indirect, enough to keep the coral clean of detritus without blasting the fleshy polyps directly. While photosynthetic, they benefit from target feeding once or twice a week with meaty foods like mysis shrimp or specialized LPS pellets. Maintain stable water parameters with calcium at 400-450 ppm, alkalinity at 8-12 dKH, and magnesium at 1250-1350 ppm. Due to their aggressive nature, be sure to provide at least 3-4 inches of space between them and other corals to avoid stinging from their sweeper tentacles. Acclimate slowly using a drip method to prevent shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its bold colors and active presence, the War Coral is a rewarding species for the prepared aquarist. Its steady encrusting growth provides a fascinating look at how corals establish territory, offering a classic reef aquarium experience for those who can give it the space it requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) item. You will receive the exact coral shown in the product photo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42248996782135,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260528-M7WU","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/29c9904a-9f81-4e4e-a26d-c2ec77428413-_MG_3774.png?v=1780001883","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/war-coral-favities-fragment-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}