{"product_id":"sunspot-favites","title":"Sunspot Favites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunspot Favites\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red Favites coral with bright yellow to orange eyes and a tight honeycomb pattern that gives it strong contrast from across the tank. This encrusting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/lps\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e develops a dense, fleshy surface over a hard skeleton and brings the classic look reefkeepers want from a colorful brain coral without relying on vague or inflated strain claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder reef lighting, the colony shows a rich red base with glowing yellow-orange centers that create the “sunspot” effect behind the name. The shared corallite walls and compact, brain-like texture fit \u003cstrong\u003eFavites\u003c\/strong\u003e more closely than true \u003cstrong\u003eFavia\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a better-described Favites strain for hobbyists searching for red favia-type corals, honeycomb corals, or bold encrusting LPS for mixed reefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Sunspot Favites Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep red base with high-contrast yellow to orange eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic honeycomb brain coral texture with tightly packed corallites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncrusting growth that can develop into a thicker, low-domed colony over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong visual impact in LPS-dominant and mixed reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical choice for reefkeepers who want bold color without chasing unsupported collector hype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Favites sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrusting brain coral \/ honeycomb coral \/ LPS coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive, allow space from neighboring corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Growth Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunspot Favites does best in stable reef conditions with moderate water movement that keeps detritus from settling on the tissue without blasting the colony directly. Start it in lower to mid-level placement and adjust slowly if needed. Like other Favites, it can encrust outward before thickening into a broader colony, so giving it room early makes long-term placement easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coral may extend sweeper tentacles after lights out, so do not crowd it against more delicate neighbors. Extra spacing is especially important in mixed reefs where peaceful corals may not tolerate nighttime contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding and Long-Term Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavites corals are primarily photosynthetic, but they often respond well to stable nutrients and occasional supplemental feeding. In well-balanced reef systems, consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and reasonable nutrient availability help maintain tissue health, skeletal growth, and color definition over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to see how we support coral health in-house, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/what-we-feed-our-corals\"\u003eWhat We Feed Our Corals\u003c\/a\u003e and explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\"\u003eReef Charge collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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