Where to buy Hidden Star Coral
Best known price right now: $13.30 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.
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About Hidden Star Coral
Favites abdita forms compact, dome-shaped colonies with tightly packed corallites. Polyps exhibit a distinctive star-like appearance when extended, displaying colors ranging from brown and tan to yellow, orange, or green, often with contrasting mouth and tentacle coloration.
Key facts
- Coloration
- Brown to green with recessed polyps
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong indirect lighting (PAR 100–250) • Moderate water flow for polyp extension • Feed small meaty foods 2–3× weekly (mysis, brine shrimp) • Maintain stable pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 76–78°F • Avoid direct strong light exposure; prefers shaded reef areas
- Additional Notes
- Aggressive feeder with sweeper tentacles; space 4–6 inches from neighbors. Nocturnal feeder, so feed in dim light for best results.
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Appearance Description
- Favites abdita forms compact, dome-shaped colonies with tightly packed corallites. Polyps exhibit a distinctive star-like appearance when extended, displaying colors ranging from brown and tan to yellow, orange, or green, often with contrasting mouth and tentacle coloration.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Lighting Requirement
- Moderate (100–200 PAR)
- Family
- Faviidae
- Flow Requirement
- Medium
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