Meteor Shower Cyphastrea CoralIntroduction to Cyphastrea Corals Cyphastrea corals are a unique and hardy addition to reef tanks, known for their encrusting or plating growth patterns and delicate, star shaped polyps. These Small Polyp Stony (SPS) corals are available in a wide range of vibrant colors and intricate patterns, making them a popular choice for hobbyists who want to add texture and subtle beauty to their aquascapes. Unlike many SPS corals, Cyphastrea are relatively

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Safe - A fine-slotted protection grid ensures that your fish and inverts will remain safe and protected from the impeller

These anemones rely on their symbiotic zooxanthellae for much of their energy

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requiring a PAR range of 200–350 for optimal health and coloration

These LPS corals are relatively fast growers but need time to acclimate to new surroundings

Tissue Retraction: Insufficient water flow or poor water quality may cause their fleshy polyps to retract

5-2 times the system volume but not exceeding the max rate of 2

They inhabit deeper reef zones and lagoon areas where light levels are lower

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Independent research has shown that the regular use of Reef-Roids contributed to improved growth rates in such scleractinian corals as Montipora Capitata