The Favites pentagona is a brilliant and beautiful brain coral species. The coral has intense bright red color contrasting against the lime green mouths. We have frag over 1,5"+ in size.
The Favites pentagona is a brilliant and beautiful brain coral species. The coral has intense bright red color contrasting against the lime green mouths.
Favites pentagona species is also called “War Coral”, or sometimes “Larger Star Coral” and has often been confused with the genus Favia, another closely related brain coral. The War Coral and its many color morphs are an amazing compliment to any reef aquarium. Usually, it can be found encrusting around live rock, close to the base of other coral structures. Occasionally, it will form itself into column like structures.
Placement of the War Coral is consistently in the lower two-thirds of the aquarium with ample distance given from other coral species. They will also require moderate light and water movement.
Favites species will generally feed at night on a variety of microplanktons and brine shrimp. It would benefit from being fed 2-3 times a week close to lights out when tentacles begin to show. These feedings will help with the overall growth and health of the coral.
Disclaimer:
Corals on the pictures are not WYSIWYG, photos was made under different lighting (blue or white lights) and in different tank (our show of frag tanks). You will get coral size as described, shape and color could be slightly off due to shipping stress.