ECC Flame Boy Favia – Eye Catching Coral

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SKU	256018
Aquarium Type	Saltwater
Coral Type	LPS Corals
Species	Favia sp.
Care Level	Moderate
Lighting Requirements	Medium (150-250 PAR)
Flow Requirements	Low, Medium
Temperature	Tropical (77–82°F)
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Pattern	Encrusting
Beginner Friendly	No

Quick Stats

• Care Level:Moderate
• Coral Type:LPS (Large Polyp Stony)
• Lighting Requirement:Medium (150-250 PAR)
• Flow:Low to Moderate
• Temperament:Semi-Agressive
• Placement:Rockwork
• Approximate Purchase Size:3/4″

Overview

The ECC Flame Boy Favia is a high-contrast coral featuring green corallites set against a deep red to purple base with an orange to red rim. It grows in a slow encrusting manner and prefers moderate light with low to moderate flow.

Note: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the coral you will receive.

Water Parameters

Corals thrive in stable water conditions with regular water changes. Corals with a hard skeleton, like this one, will consume calcium and alkalinity as they grow, often requiring additional supplementation. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.

• Specific Gravity (Salinity):1.025-1.026
• Temperature:75-78 Degrees F
• pH:8.1-8.4
• Alkalinity:8-9.5 dKH
• Calcium:400-450ppm
• Magnesium:1300-1450ppm
• Nitrate (NO3):10-25ppm
• Phosphate:0.01-0.1ppm
• Nitrite (NO2):Undetectable
• Ammonia (NH3):Undetectable

Lighting Requirements

This coral prefers moderate light areas of the aquarium, ideally in the 150–250 PAR range. While it can adapt to a range of lighting conditions, gradual acclimation helps preserve its vivid coloration and supports healthy polyp extension.

For those with mixed reef tanks, a PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels across different corals, helping ensure each coral gets the right intensity for its needs. This careful setup supports the coral’s vibrant color and long-term health.

Ideal Tank Placement

This coral is most often placed on rockwork, away from fast-growing or highly aggressive corals. It does well in mid to lower areas in the tank where lighting is stable and flow is gentle.

Water Flow Requirements

Low to moderate flow is ideal. Adequate water movement helps keep detritus from settling on its surface and encourages healthy tissue expansion.

Aggressiveness and Compatibility

This coral is semi-aggressive, and should not be placed where it is in direct contact with neighboring corals. It may extend sweeper tentacles at night, so provide enough space to prevent tissue damage to nearby corals.

Feeding and Nutrition

This coral primarily relies on photosynthesis for energy, but will benefit from occasional target feeding with small meaty foods or powdered coral blends such as Reef Chili. Supplementing with amino acids like CoralAmino can also support polyp health and coloration.

Growth Rate and Pattern

This coral is a steady grower and has a flat, encrusting growth pattern. Over time, it will expand across rock surfaces while developing tightly packed, colorful polyps.

Acclimation Process

Acclimation is essential for corals to adjust to their new environment. For a full step-by-step process, refer to our Coral Acclimation Guide.