✨🏵️ Golden Halo Favites
Favites sp.
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Shimmering Gold with Subtle Accents of Green or Bronze
Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Merulinidae
Lighting: Moderate
Supplements: Amino Acids, Trace Elements, Iodine
Water Flow: Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Mid-Level
Overview
The Golden Halo Favites is a radiant treasure from the Australian reef—its glowing golden polyps arranged in tight, symmetrical patterns that shimmer like hammered gold leaf under reef lighting. With subtle undertones of green or bronze, this coral catches the light at every angle, creating a soft but striking presence in any aquascape.
Favites corals are prized for their durability and vibrant contrast, and the Golden Halo variant brings elegance with a metallic twist. Its classic “maze-brain” pattern and luminous tones make it equally at home in minimalist modern reefs or richly populated LPS displays.
Care & Feeding
The Golden Halo Favites is relatively low-maintenance and thrives in systems with stable parameters and moderate lighting. Though photosynthetic, it will respond enthusiastically to occasional feedings of fine meaty foods like reef roids, microplankton, or chopped mysis. Feeding promotes fuller polyp extension and deeper coloration.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
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Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Place the Golden Halo Favites on stable rockwork or sand at the bottom to mid-level of the tank. Provide moderate flow to keep detritus off its surface, and be cautious with nearby corals—Favites can extend sweeper tentacles at night, so give it a little space to shine without conflict.
🌟💛 Golden Elegance – With its glowing coloration and timeless pattern, the Golden Halo Favites adds a regal touch to your reef. A perfect blend of strength and style, it’s a must-have for hobbyists seeking both beauty and resilience.