🟢🟥 Blotchy Favia – Australia
Favia sp.
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Irregular Blotches of Green, Red, and Orange
Water Conditions: 24-27°C, dKH 8-11, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.024-1.026
Family: Merulinidae
Lighting: Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Mid-Level
Overview
The Blotchy Favia from Australia is a vibrant encrusting coral known for its irregular and unpredictable coloration—featuring intense blotches of green, red, and orange across its bony structure. Each colony is uniquely patterned, making it a standout piece for reefers who appreciate the wild side of reef aesthetics.
Its eye-catching, maze-like skeletal ridges and fleshy polyps make it not only visually interesting but also a dynamic addition to any LPS-dominated or mixed reef system.
Care & Feeding
Favia corals are photosynthetic but will benefit from occasional feeding with coral foods like reef roids, cyclops, or fine meaty blends, especially during evening hours when feeder tentacles emerge. Maintain stable parameters and moderate lighting to preserve color intensity and polyp health.
Optimal Parameters
Alkalinity (dKH): 8-11
Calcium (Ca): 420-460 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1300-1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 2-10 ppm
Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Place the Blotchy Favia on flat rock or substrate at the bottom to mid-level of your reef. Keep a few centimeters of space from neighboring corals due to its semi-aggressive sweeper tentacles that can emerge at night.
🌀🎯 Wild Patterns, Hardy Beauty – The Australian Blotchy Favia is a fusion of color and resilience, offering both structure and unpredictability for the adventurous reefer.