1. Home & Garden

Moon, Pineapple, Star (Favia & Favites) Corals

Bubble (Plerogyra sinuosa) and Moon (Favia species) Corals Image

Bubble (Plerogyra sinuosa) and Moon (Favia species) Corals

Photo by Roberto Marion
Common names include: Moon Coral, Pineapple Coral, Brain Coral, Closed Brain Coral and Star Coral.

These corals prefer bright lights, however they will tolerate much lower levels. Preferring a gentle current, some Favites will attach to substrate if not moved for several months. Favites can be fed and seem to appreciate a squirt or two of brine shrimp at night.

Care should be taken with placement of these corals as they can send out transparent sweeper tentacles at night. Considered by many to be an easier coral to keep.

Read Information about Moon, Pineapple, Star (Favia & Favites) Corals.

See More Pictures of Moon, Pineapple, Star (Favia & Favites) Corals.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.