{"product_id":"war-coral-favities-fragment","title":"War Coral Favities Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFavites corals, commonly known as War Corals, are a classic choice in the reef aquarium hobby, appreciated for their hardiness and incredibly varied color patterns. This encrusting Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral grows over the rockwork, creating a living tapestry of color with its distinct, angular polyps. Its straightforward care requirements make it an appealing choice for hobbyists who have some experience with maintaining stable water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance of a War Coral is defined by its cerioid corallites, which means the polyp walls are fused together, creating a surface that resembles a honeycomb or a maze. The common name is derived from the sharp, contrasting color boundaries between polyps, which often look as if they are battling for space. These corals typically display intense color combinations, most famously deep reds adjacent to vibrant greens, though variations with orange, purple, and speckled patterns are also seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best care, place your War Coral in the lower to middle sections of the aquarium on the rockwork where it will receive moderate light levels (around 75-150 PAR). It prefers moderate, indirect water flow, which is enough to keep detritus from settling on its surface without causing tissue damage. Favites are aggressive feeders; for best growth and coloration, target feed the polyps once or twice a week with meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized LPS coral pellets. Maintain stable reef parameters, with Calcium between 400-450 ppm, Alkalinity at 8-12 dKH, and Magnesium between 1250-1350 ppm. Because this coral can extend potent sweeper tentacles at night, it is very important to give it several inches of space from neighboring corals to prevent warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA War Coral is an excellent addition to a reef tank, offering a dynamic splash of color and an interesting growth form. Its moderate growth rate and active feeding response make it an engaging species for the aquarist to observe and care for as it establishes itself in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) item. You will receive the exact War Coral frag shown in the accompanying photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42248962113591,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260528-Z2DO","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/3c873479-de18-46c3-98cf-2a011ede841c-_MG_3830.png?v=1779997444","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/war-coral-favities-fragment","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}