{"product_id":"purple-candy-cane-caulastrea-61","title":"Purple Candy Cane (Caulastrea) [61]","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Candy Cane (Caulastrea)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaulastrea\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75?175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, varied flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third to Mid Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Candy Cane\u003c\/strong\u003e is a branching \u003cem\u003eCaulastrea\u003c\/em\u003e with plump, rounded polyps displaying rich purple colouration. Each polyp sits at the end of its own skeletal branch, giving established colonies the distinctive cluster of fleshy heads that gives Candy Cane Coral its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaulastrea\u003c\/em\u003e has a particularly satisfying growth pattern. Individual heads gradually divide, producing new branches and steadily transforming a small frag into a compact, rounded colony. The fleshy polyps also inflate considerably beyond the skeleton when fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Canes are one of those corals that are easy to enjoy at every stage. A small frag already has plenty of colour, but you can actually watch the heads divide and the colony build over time. The purple gives this one a slightly different look from the fluorescent greens most commonly associated with \u003cem\u003eCaulastrea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy and adaptable LPS that does well under moderate reef lighting and relatively gentle flow. Primarily photosynthetic, but the polyps readily accept small meaty foods and suitable coral foods, and occasional feeding can help support faster growth and head division.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627170226512,"sku":"THRC-0071","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/purple-candy-cane-caulastrea-61","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}