CoralBeginner care20g minimum

Candy cane coral reef compatibility check

Caulastrea furcata

Beginner-friendly LPS when alkalinity is stable and flow is indirect.

Minimum tank

20 gallons

Care level

Beginner

Reef safety

Safe

Bioload score

0.3

Stocking stage

Middle

Flow need

Moderate

Light need

Moderate

Compatibility warnings

Avoid direct harsh flow on fleshy heads.
Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.

Tank minimum

20 gallons

ReefCrafter uses 20 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.

Maturity gate

No special delay

This species can be planned early when the tank is cycled and the rest of the stocking list is compatible.