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General information – this large polyp stony coral (LPS) known by its common name- Candy Coral. It has a brown-green, white, white pink, blue-green, or green-yellow color. The candy coral a great beginner coral, it grows quickly and tolerates moderate light and flow. It is mostly recommended to feed at night after lights go out. Common Name - Candy Coral, Candy Buttons Coral, Big Pipe Coral,  Candycane Coral, Trumpet Coral Scientific Name - Caulestrea furcata Family - Faviidae Origin - Indo-Pacific Nutrition - Calcium, Strontium, Trace elements Feeds on invert food, brine shrimp, Mysis Shrimp and micro-plankton Behavior - Peaceful Maintenance and care – low maintenance, easy to keep. Need supplement such as Calcium, Strontium, Trace elements, moderate lighting and low water flow. Water Parameters – temperature: 72F-78F, PH: 8.1-8.4, Specific Gravity: 1.022-1.026 Lighting- moderate lighting needs Water flow- low water flow
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