What lighting does Dipsastraea pallida need?

Dipsastraea pallida (Favia Brain) requires Moderate lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Dipsastraea pallida need?

Dipsastraea pallida (Favia Brain) thrives with Moderate water flow.

Where should I place Dipsastraea pallida in my reef tank?

Dipsastraea pallida (Favia Brain) does best in the mid of the aquarium.

Is Dipsastraea pallida aggressive?

Dipsastraea pallida (Favia Brain) has a aggressive temperament. Give it plenty of space from other corals.

How hard is Dipsastraea pallida to keep?

Dipsastraea pallida (Favia Brain) is considered moderate difficulty.

What family does Dipsastraea pallida belong to?

Dipsastraea pallida belongs to the family Merulinidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 758233.

LPS

Dipsastraea pallida

Favia Brain

Formerly Favia pallida. Encrusting brain with separate round corallites.

Genus Dipsastraea

Family Merulinidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 758233

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Fragging Saw

Moderate Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Moderate

Flow

Moderate

Placement

mid

Temperament

aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: AllCorals Reference 1 observation across 1 source

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Dipsastraea pallida (Favia Brain) is a LPS species in the family Merulinidae. WoRMS AphiaID: 758233. Formerly Favia pallida. Encrusting brain with separate round corallites.

Dipsastraea pallida

Care Parameters

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