{"product_id":"velvet-bowerbanki-40","title":"Velvet Bowerbanki (40)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVelvet Bowerbanki Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Bowerbanki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a chunky, fleshy LPS coral with large individual polyps and a soft, almost velvety appearance when fully expanded. Bowerbanki are particularly attractive as they mature, with neighbouring polyps developing into a dense colony while retaining their distinctive round, inflated shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar aquarium name \"Bowerbanki\" comes from its former classification as \u003cem\u003eAcanthastrea bowerbanki\u003c\/em\u003e. The species has since been moved to the genus \u003cem\u003eHomophyllia\u003c\/em\u003e, making its currently accepted scientific name \u003cem\u003eHomophyllia bowerbanki\u003c\/em\u003e. Like \"Acans\", however, the old name remains firmly established in the reef hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHomophyllia bowerbanki\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eAcanthastrea bowerbanki\u003c\/em\u003e)\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. Gentle, indirect movement allows the fleshy polyps to expand without being continually pushed against their skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial. Bowerbanki are photosynthetic but are also enthusiastic feeders. Individual polyps readily accept mysis, finely chopped meaty foods and suitable LPS foods. Occasional target feeding can support good inflation, growth and the development of new polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this coral room around its colony as Bowerbanki can be aggressive towards neighbouring corals. Their large fleshy polyps can also be damaged by sharp rockwork or excessively strong flow. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium, moderate lighting and regular feeding make them relatively straightforward LPS corals once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627176845648,"sku":"THRC-0012","price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/velvet-bowerbanki-40","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}