{"product_id":"chili-lime-favia-21","title":"Chili \u0026 Lime Favia (21)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChili \u0026amp; Lime Favia Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChili \u0026amp; Lime Favia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colourful encrusting LPS coral with contrasting warm and fluorescent tones. Corals sold in the hobby as \"Favia\" are worth a closer look: many Indo-Pacific corals historically labelled \u003cem\u003eFavia\u003c\/em\u003e have since been reclassified into other genera, particularly \u003cem\u003eDipsastraea\u003c\/em\u003e. The old Favia name remains firmly established in the aquarium trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are hardy, steadily growing LPS corals that can develop into substantial colonies with a distinctive honeycomb-like pattern of individual corallites. Their fluorescence can become particularly striking under blue-spectrum reef lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly sold as \u003cem\u003eFavia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.; likely \u003cem\u003eDipsastraea\u003c\/em\u003e sp. Exact species cannot reliably be determined from the trade name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate. Enough water movement to prevent debris accumulating between the corallites without directly blasting the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third to Mid Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial but not essential. Photosynthesis provides much of its energy, but individual polyps readily accept small meaty foods and suitable coral foods. Occasional target feeding when the feeding tentacles are extended can support faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this coral space from its neighbours. Favia-type corals can extend surprisingly long sweeper tentacles, particularly after dark, and are capable of a strong sting. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium will support continued skeletal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627175108944,"sku":"THRC-0005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9552\/0848\/files\/original_d207fb79-6573-4263-a670-7bdc73ea98c3.jpg?v=1789684453","url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/chili-lime-favia-21","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}