Favites brain coral reef compatibility check
Favites sp.
Favites brain coral (Favites sp.) is an intermediate-level LPS coral that needs at least 30 gallons. It is listed as reef safe; aggressive at night; leave space around it. Plan moderate light and moderate flow. ReefCrafter schedules it as middle-stage livestock, with no tank-age gate beyond a finished cycle.
Hardy brain coral when placed with room for aggression and steady parameters.
Who it is for
Good fit for
- ✓ Tanks of 30+ gallons at the animal's adult size.
- ✓ Newly cycled tanks with a compatible stocking list.
- ✓ Reef tanks with corals and invertebrates.
Not a fit for
- ✕ Tanks under 30 gallons, even while it is small.
- ✕ Keepers without some reef experience and stable parameters.
- ✕ Aggressive at night; leave space around it.
Compatibility warnings
- Aggressive at night; leave space around it.
- 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.
Professional planning context
- Use the 30 gallon minimum as an adult-planning floor; display length, aquascape, and existing tankmates can raise that floor.
- This can be planned early after cycling, but only after quarantine/acclimation logistics and stocking order are settled.
- Placement should be validated against measured PAR, turbulent flow, allelopathy/stinging distance, and future colony growth.
Tank fit and maturity gate
ReefCrafter uses 30 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.
This species can be planned early when the tank is cycled and the rest of the stocking list is compatible.
Care notes
- Temperament
- Varied
- Reef safety
- Safe
- Adult size
- 8 in
- Placement
- Build dependent
- Diet
- Build dependent
- Flow
- Moderate
- Light
- Moderate
- Bioload
- 0.3
- Stocking stage
- Middle
Related species
- Chalice coral
Same 30-gallon floor.
- Frogspawn coral
Same 30-gallon floor.
- Goniopora (flowerpot coral)
Same 30-gallon floor.
- Torch coral
Same 30-gallon floor.
Equipment that fits
- Orphek Atlantik iCon Compact
Lists about 250 PAR at 18 in, enough for a moderate light need.
- Kessil A360X Controllable LED Tuna Blue
Lists about 280 PAR at 18 in, enough for a moderate light need.
- Kessil A360X Controllable LED with WiFi Dongle
Lists about 280 PAR at 18 in, enough for a moderate light need.
Related reading
Questions
What size tank does favites brain coral need?
ReefCrafter plans for at least 30 gallons, based on an adult size of about 8 inches, plus growth space and the stability a larger water volume gives. Use the adult size, not the size at purchase.
Is favites brain coral reef safe?
It is listed as reef safe in ReefCrafter's catalog. Watch for: Aggressive at night; leave space around it.
Is favites brain coral good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate care, so most beginners should add it later, after parameters have been stable.
How much light and flow does favites brain coral need?
ReefCrafter lists a moderate light need and moderate flow. In planner terms that starts around 100 PAR.