Red Green Eye Favia F2

£23.00

Minimum Size 28mm

Due to the nature of corals, colours may vary slightly.

    • Red Green Eye Favia
    • Favia sp.
    • Hard coral. Lsp
    • Care Level: Moderate
    • Suitable for: Beginners
    • Light: Low – Moderate
    • Flow rate: Low – Moderate
    • Food:  Photosynthetic and will feed on small meaty foods

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, includeRed Green Eye Favia corals feature vivid green eyes on a red textured surface. Their polyps form tight, maze-like patterns. Favias can display an array of captivating shades. The diversity in colouration is truly remarkable, since both genetics and the environment play significant roles in determining appearance.

Please note that the images displayed on our website are intended as a guide only. We have done our utmost to provide the closest representation possible for this type of coral, to help give an idea of what to expect. Corals are living organisms that can exhibit significant variation in colour and appearance due to a range of environmental and genetic factors. For example, the following are a few examples of conditions that can influence how corals look:

  • Lighting: The brand, spectrum, intensity, and duration of light play a major role in how corals display their colours.
  • Transit: Corals may change colour after being moved. They may either regain their original appearance or adapt to suit their new environment.
  • Water Chemistry: Elements such as pH, salinity, and trace minerals can subtly or significantly alter a coral’s appearance.
  • Nutrition: The availability and type of nutrients can affect both colouration and growth.

With this in mind, please be aware that actual specimens may differ in appearance.

Defining Characteristics.

Favia corals can be identified by their maze-like polyp structure and shared walls between polyps. They are often confused with Favites corals, but Favites have larger, more individual polyps with their own walls.

Taxonomy.

Favia corals belong to the family Mussidae. Their closest relatives include corals from the genera Favites and Goniastrea. The genus Favia used to include over 100 different species but most of them have now been reclassified into genera Favites and Goniastrea. In the hobby, ‘favia’ is more an umbrella term for closed brain coral so some experimentation may be necessary when placing them.

Distribution.

Favia corals are found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and the central and western Pacific Ocean.

Natural Habitat.

These corals inhabit the reef slopes and lagoons, preferring areas with moderate light and water flow.

Symbiotic Relationship.

Red Green Eye Favia corals house zooxanthellae algae within their tissues, which perform photosynthesis to produce glucose, glycerol, and amino acids. These nutrients provide up to 90% of the coral’s energy needs, while the coral provides the algae with a protected environment and access to metabolic waste products.

Keeping Red Green Eye Favia Healthy.

Fascination Favia corals are considered moderately easy to care for. Some experience might be helpful due to the diversity in the group. They are resilient to moderate changes in water parameters but sensitive to sudden fluctuations. They can be aggressive towards nearby corals, using sweeper tentacles to sting competitors.

Light Level.

Red Green Eye Favia corals are not as fussy as some coral so can grow in a wide range of conditions. They do well under moderate light levels. It’s best to start them in lower light and gradually increase exposure so as not to over expose them. If given too much light then the coral will expel zooxanthellae to compensate. In the worst case, this can lead to bleaching.

Corals will react differently under different light intensities and under different spectrums, and colour can be impacted. Feel free to ask for advice.

Flow Rate.

Moderate water flow is ideal, ensuring debris removal without damaging the Red Green Eye Favia coral.

Feeding.

While they obtain most nutrients from their symbiotic algae, Favia corals benefit from occasional feeding with small meaty foods like brine shrimp or plankton, delivered directly to their polyps with a pipette.

All our corals are fed on Coral foods such as, amino acids and plankton. Target feeding with a pipette or coral feeder helps ensure the food reaches the polyps directly.

Reproduction.

1) Sexual Reproduction.

Most corals engage in sexual reproduction through a process known as spawning. During spawning events, corals release eggs and sperm into the water column simultaneously. This typically occurs in a synchronized manner, often triggered by environmental cues such as temperature changes, moon phases, and day length. The synchronization maximizes the likelihood of fertilization.

2) Asexual Reproduction.

One common form of asexual reproduction in corals is budding, where new polyps bud off from parent polyps. This process can occur within the same colony, helping it grow and expand.

3) Importance of Reproduction in Coral Ecology.

Coral reproduction is crucial for the maintenance and expansion of coral reefs. Sexual reproduction introduces genetic diversity, which enhances the resilience of coral populations to environmental stressors such as climate change, diseases, and bleaching events. Asexual reproduction allows for the rapid expansion of colonies and the repair of damaged areas within a reef.

Summary

Red Green Eye Favias are beautiful brain corals. They feature clusters of large, green centered polyps, that are deep set in bright red rings. Even though Favias are easy to look after and suitable for beginners, some consideration should be taken when placing them. Red Green Eye Favias do well in low to moderate light and flow conditions. These corals host photosynthetic algae but can be supplemented with a variety of foods, providing they are small enough to handle. Favias can accept frozen foods, such as mysis, or vitamins/ amino acids.