{"product_id":"dragon-soul-favia-15","title":"Dragon Soul Favia (15)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDragon Soul Favia Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Soul Favia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking LPS coral grown for its intense contrasting colours and fluorescent corallites. As it grows, it develops a tightly packed, textured appearance and can become a particularly impressive feature in the lower to middle areas of a reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Favia\" is still widely used in the aquarium trade, but coral taxonomy has moved on. Many Indo-Pacific corals historically sold as \u003cem\u003eFavia\u003c\/em\u003e have been reclassified, particularly into the genus \u003cem\u003eDipsastraea\u003c\/em\u003e, so the familiar hobby name does not necessarily reflect the coral's current scientific classification.\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. Aim for enough movement to keep detritus from collecting between the corallites without directly blasting the fleshy tissue.\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. The coral receives much of its energy through photosynthesis, but the individual polyps readily capture small meaty foods and suitable coral foods. Occasional target feeding when the feeding tentacles are extended can encourage growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the coral room to expand. Favia-type corals can extend sweeper tentacles after dark and are capable of a strong sting, so avoid placing other corals immediately alongside it. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium to support continued skeletal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627174453584,"sku":"THRC-0007","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/dragon-soul-favia-15","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}