Species: Caulastrea furcata
Coral Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony Coral)
WWC Kryptonite Candy Cane is a vibrant branching LPS coral prized for its intense neon coloration and classic “trumpet coral” growth form. It develops thick, branching skeletons topped with large, fleshy polyps that inflate during the day, giving the colony a rounded, candy-like appearance. The “Kryptonite” morph is especially sought after for its glowing radioactive-green centers contrasted with darker outer rings, creating a bold, high-fluorescence display under reef lighting.
Under actinic or blue-spectrum lighting, the neon green tissue glows intensely, making this coral an eye-catching centerpiece in lower to mid-level reef zones.
Coral Type: LPS
Lighting: Low to Moderate (approximately 50–150 PAR)
Flow Rate: Low to Moderate; gentle, indirect flow encourages healthy tissue inflation and helps prevent debris buildup between heads
Food Requirements: Primarily photosynthetic through symbiotic zooxanthellae; benefits from occasional target feeding with meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, reef plankton, or fine particulate LPS foods
Aggression: Moderate; can extend feeder tentacles at night, so moderate spacing from neighboring corals is recommended
Placement: Best placed on stable rockwork in lower to mid-light areas where its flesy polyps can fully expand without excessive flow
We maintain a rigorous, veterinarian-approved quarantine program that includes proactive treatments, careful observation, and daily monitoring to ensure the highest standards of coral and invertebrate health. Our biosecurity practices reduce the risk of any cross-contamination between systems, meaning all our livestock are ready for your display tanks.
