💗💜💎 Favia spec. “Cotton Candy Galaxy”
Brain Coral – Rare Striped Morph With Pink, Purple, and Baby Blue Ridges (WYSIWYG Specimen)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (short sweepers at night – provide clearance)
Colour Form: The “Cotton Candy Galaxy” morph displays a mesmerising mix of bubblegum pink valleys, lavender-purple ridges, and iridescent baby-blue streaks flowing across each polyp. Under daylight, the coral reveals pastel ribbons of colour with pearlescent depth; under actinic blues, it glows vividly with soft neon pink and icy blue luminescence — a truly cosmic palette that looks painted by hand.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–9, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Faviidae
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 70–130)
Water Flow: Gentle to moderate
Placement: Lower to mid rockwork, open area for growth
🧬 Overview
The Favia “Cotton Candy Galaxy” is a collector-grade coral defined by its vivid striping and pastel fluorescence — a rare morph that blends delicate hues with the robust growth Favia are known for.
Each WYSIWYG colony is hand-selected for:
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Distinct pink-purple-blue striping and clean definition
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Strong fluorescence under actinic and hybrid lighting
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Excellent polyp inflation and healthy tissue coverage
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Stable coloration and easy adaptability
A perfect coral for adding soft, colourful geometry to mixed LPS reefs — bright, balanced, and effortlessly beautiful.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Favia benefit from occasional target feeding to maintain tissue density and enhance colour intensity.
Feed 1× weekly with:
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Finely minced mysis or brine shrimp
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Reef-roids or fine coral food blends
Turn off flow briefly to allow effective capture.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
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| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm |
📍 Placement
Position in moderate light and low-to-medium flow.
Avoid direct contact with other LPS to prevent mild stinging at night.
Ideal for both sandbed and lower rock ledges — this coral thrives with stable parameters and consistent illumination.
💗💜💎 Favia “Cotton Candy Galaxy”
A pastel explosion of pink, purple, and baby blue stripes — radiant, refined, and utterly unique.
A premium WYSIWYG Favia colony, perfect for collectors who love soft cosmic tones and strong fluorescent contrast.