{"product_id":"dragon-soul-favia-colony","title":"Dragon Soul Favia Colony","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon Soul Favia Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon Soul Favia Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking LPS coral featuring a deep, rich base colour contrasted by brightly coloured centres that create a bold pattern across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its chunky, textured growth and individually defined corallites, Dragon Soul Favia makes an impressive feature piece in the lower or middle areas of a reef aquarium. As an established colony, it provides instant colour and presence while continuing to slowly encrust across surrounding rockwork over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dragon Soul Favia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended PAR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 75–150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate, indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting \/ Submassive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon Soul Favia performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow-to-moderate reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with consistent indirect water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAim for enough flow to keep detritus from settling across the colony without blasting the fleshy polyps. Lower-to-middle placement generally provides the ideal balance of light and flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is an established colony, allow plenty of room around it for continued growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough photosynthetic, Dragon Soul Favia benefits from occasional target feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLPS coral pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality coral preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding tentacles are often most noticeable after lights out or when food is introduced to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive It Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavia can extend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweeper tentacles capable of stinging neighbouring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow several inches of clearance around the colony so it has enough room to expand without coming into contact with nearby livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable Reef Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Marine recommends maintaining approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 420–440 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–9 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable salinity, temperature, magnesium and nutrient levels are also important for maintaining healthy tissue, colour and continued growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense contrasting colours, textured colony form and manageable care requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Dragon Soul Favia Colony is an outstanding feature LPS coral for an established reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour, pattern, shape and colony size may vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50518935011405,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/ECFE110A-3964-4FB0-A636-0C9412A8D305.jpg?v=1790165829","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/dragon-soul-favia-colony","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}