Favites - Wikipedia
Favites is a genus of stony corals in the family Merulinidae. Members of this genus are native to the Indo-Pacific region and their ranges extend from the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific Ocean as far as Japan, the Line Islands and the Tuamotu Islands .
Coral Care Guide How-To | Favites Coral Care - Reef Chasers
2021年4月12日 · Favites, a large polyp stony (LPS) coral, is a genus of stony corals in the family Merulinidae. Favites colonies can be encrusting but are usually massive and rounded, forming a dome-shape. Reef Chasers has everything you need to get started building your own reef.
How to care for Favites Coral in a Reef Tank - Extreme Corals
2023年3月1日 · Favites coral (LPS), also known as moon coral, is a popular and easy-to-care-for coral species that can add vibrant colors and interesting textures to a reef tank. However, like all coral species, Favites requires proper care and attention to thrive in a captive environment.
Favites complanata - Corals of the World
Similar Species: Favites abdita, which has more angular corallites and lacks the star-like costal pattern. See also F. chinensis. Habitat: Most reef environments. Abundance: Sometimes common. Taxonomic References: Veron, Pichon and Wijsman-Best (1977); Veron (2000a);
Favites Coral - Animal World
2023年9月23日 · The Favites Corals, along with the Favia genus, are attractive large polyp stony (LPS) corals. The Favites genus can sometimes be the more brightly colored of the two, but both groups come in pretty greens and browns, yellows and creams, and there’s a slight chance of orange/red tones.
Favites abdita - Corals of the World
Corallites are rounded, with thick walls. Septa are straight, with exsert teeth. Colour: Dark in turbid environments, otherwise pale brown with brown or green oral discs. Similar Species: Favites halicora and F. flexuosa. Habitat: Most reef environments. Abundance: Common. Taxonomic Note: A species complex.
Favites acuticollis - Corals of the World
Similar Species: Favites pentagona, which has thicker walls, slightly larger corallites and well developed paliform lobes. See also F. spinosa, which has very exsert septa and Goniastrea columella, which has paliform lobes.
Favia Vs. Favites; UnderstandingThe Difference - World Wide Corals
2023年10月17日 · Favia and Favites are 2 types of sought after corals by the marine aquarium hobbyist. Their large, brightly colored, fleshy polyps catch the eye and add color to any tank. In addition to that, they are commonly found at LFS’s, they are affordable, easy to take care of, and are fairly hearty corals.
Favites complanata - Wikipedia
Favites complanata is a species of stony coral in the family Merulinidae, sometimes known as the larger star coral. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region and its range extends from the Red Sea and Indian Ocean to the western and central Pacific Ocean.
Exploring the Differences: Favia vs. Favites Coral - SaltCritters
2024年2月22日 · Key Features of Favites Coral: Larger colonies with irregularly arranged corallites. Wide range of coloration. Robust growth rate. Vulnerable to coral bleaching. Both Favia and Favites corals play crucial roles in reef ecosystems, providing habitat and shelter for a diverse array of marine organisms, including fish, invertebrates, and algae.