Highlights

Lighting & Placement

• Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (150–350). Red morphs maintain best coloration under strong blue spectrum LEDs.

• Placement: Mid to upper reef zones. Ensure space for vertical growth and avoid shading other corals.

• Flow: Moderate to high, with turbulent flow preferred to prevent detritus buildup and promote polyp extension.

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

• Salinity: 1.023–1.026

• pH: 7.8–8.4

• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Calcium: 420–450 ppm

• Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm

• Nitrates: 2–10 ppm

• Phosphates: 0.03–0.08 ppm