Genus
Common name: Moon Coral
Scientific name: Favites
Favites is a genus of stony corals popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their hardiness and vibrant colors. These corals are known for their brain-like appearance, with polyps sharing common walls. Favites species often exhibit bright green, red, or brown colors with contrasting patterns. They are relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists. They thrive in moderate lighting and water flow, and benefit from supplemental feeding of planktonic foods.
- Common name: Larger star coralScientific name: Favites abdita
- Common name: Honeycomb CoralScientific name: Favites acuticollis
- Common name: Larger star coralScientific name: Favites chinensis
- Common name: Larger star coralScientific name: Favites complanata
- Common name: Larger star coralScientific name: Favites flexuosa
- Common name: Larger star coralScientific name: Favites pentagona
- Common name: Honeycomb CoralScientific name: Favites vasta