Coral ID

[appaloosa1]

I bought a rock full of zoas about 2 months ago and when I got it it appeared to have a dead skeleton on it. Slowly it has been coming back to life and today this is a picture of it. What is it? And how should I care for it?

 

[viper_930]

Favia - give it a lot of light to help it's color, med-low flow. They will take meaty food like mysis, krill, etc., but feeding isn't necessary.

 

[appaloosa1]

anyone else?

 

[oceana]

you need to remove it from the zoanthids rock. they will over run and kill it in no time at all. just take a hammer and chisle and break that half off.
and yes it is from the favia family. or moon rock as many call them

 

[appaloosa1]

Thanks
Do they need a lot of light? I don't have much so where should I place it? I was planning on moving it from the zoa rock anyways since it is in the back of it. I want to be able to enjoy it!

 

[oceana]

Originally Posted by Appaloosa1
Thanks
Do they need a lot of light? I don't have much so where should I place it? I was planning on moving it from the zoa rock anyways since it is in the back of it. I want to be able to enjoy it!
for the best color and growth they need a good amount but they will do ok under pc lighting. not ideal but it should be ok