Live corals are important contributors to the structure of a saltwater reef in nature as well as in reef aquariums. The LiveAquaria® CCGC Aquacultured Red and Orange Cyphastrea Coral (Cyphastrea sp.) is a healthy and attractive alternative to a wild caught specimen and does not contribute to the world's declining coral reefs.

Most Cyphastrea Coral have an encrusting formation and are popular because they are hardy and fast growing. Additional interest is added because they can undergo some color shifting, displaying more vibrant colors when tank conditions are optimal. The LiveAquaria® Red and Orange Cyphastrea Coral has a green body, red tentacles, and orange “eyes”. Requiring a moderate care level because they are a semi-aggressive coral, it is important that aquarists leave space between them and other corals when they are placed into an aquarium due to the fact that they will expand their sweeper tentacles well beyond their base as they grow.

The LiveAquaria® CCGC Aquacultured Red and Orange Cyphastrea Coral will satisfy the majority of their nutritional requirements by means of photosynthetic, symbiotic zooxanthellae algae hosted within their bodies. They will also benefit from occasional broadcast feeding in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for corals.

For continued good health, these corals will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water, with medium to strong water flow and moderate lighting.

This coral frag comes on a ceramic plug that can be placed easily and securely in or between the rockwork in your reef aquarium.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"