{"product_id":"war-coral","title":"War Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe War Coral is a member of the Favites family, an encrusting LPS coral known for its vivid and often contrasting colour patterns. It has been a mainstay in the reef aquarium hobby for a long time due to its hardiness and the visual punch it brings to a reef structure. Its common name comes from the intense colour combinations, which can sometimes look like a battlefield of pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, the War Coral grows by encrusting over rockwork, following its contours. The surface has a bumpy, textured appearance, with each polyp having a distinct, raised wall. At night, it may extend short sweeper tentacles from its perimeter, a behavior that is important to consider when placing it in the tank. Colouration is typically a base colour with a contrasting ring around the polyp mouth, often in combinations of red, green, orange, or purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor care, a War Coral prefers low to moderate lighting, in the 75 to 150 PAR range. Higher light levels can cause the colours to fade. Water flow should be moderate and indirect, just enough to keep the coral's surface free of detritus. It is an aggressive coral, so it needs its own space—plan on leaving at least a few inches between it and other corals to avoid any territorial disputes. While photosynthetic, it benefits from occasional spot-feeding with small, meaty foods. Maintain stable water parameters, with calcium around 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium at 1300-1400 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coral is a great candidate for adding colour to the lower or mid-sections of a reef tank. Its encrusting nature means it will slowly coat the rock it is placed on, creating a very naturalistic look over time. Just be mindful of its sweeper tentacles and give it room to grow without encroaching on peaceful neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285641236535,"sku":"EMA-SPS-20260626-BB40","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/f7aa7e13-bc5c-40ba-8afe-1f70bddee65e-_MG_4154.png?v=1782497014","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/war-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}