{"product_id":"infection-favites","title":"Infection Favites","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInfection Favites Coral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is an \u003cstrong\u003eInfection Favites\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly recognizable favites strain known for its saturated purple-pink coloration, bright green new growth, and fine speckling across the polyp surface. In the reef trade, this strain is often marketed as Infection Favia, but Infection Favites is the more accurate name here based on colony structure and corallite form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colony shows green new growth pins along the ridges, purple-pink walls, and pinker polyps with distinct speckling. The combination gives it a fleshy, sculpted appearance with strong contrast and excellent visual impact under reef lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate light is typically best, with gradual acclimation to brighter placement. Stable lighting helps maintain color and reduces the risk of stress after shipping or fragging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect flow is ideal. Aim for enough water movement to keep the surface clean without hitting the colony with a harsh, direct stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Favites are usually best placed on the sand bed or in lower to mid rockwork where conditions stay consistent. Leave room around the colony, as it may extend feeder or sweeper tentacles and can sting nearby corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coral responds best to stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Consistency is more important than chasing exact numbers. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e can help support major element stability in established reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other photosynthetic LPS corals, Favites get much of their energy from light through their symbiotic algae, but they can also benefit from occasional feeding and a balanced reef nutrition strategy. Fine particulate foods and broadcast feeding may help support tissue fullness and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn established reef systems, broader nutritional support can also come from a healthy microbial and planktonic environment. Products such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/rhodomonas-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/isochrysis-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eIsochrysis Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e can be part of a more complete reef nutrition approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavites can react poorly to sudden changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, or light intensity. Newly shipped colonies may inflate and deflate while adjusting, and tissue recession is more likely in unstable systems or under excessive direct flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fleshy LPS coral, this specimen should be handled carefully to avoid tissue damage. Keep adequate space between this coral and neighboring colonies, especially in mixed reefs where nighttime aggression can become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pack corals carefully for transit with attention to temperature control and specimen protection. This helps reduce shipping stress and gives your coral the best chance to settle in well after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e for full details on delivery, arrival support, and covered claims.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47972348526846,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Infection-Favites_NDA.jpg?v=1774101164","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/infection-favites","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}