Reef eScape Retail
11147 Main St (Around Back)
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-261-6996
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Retail Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 12:00PM-7:00PM
Saturday - Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM
WYSIWYG - Orange Tip Fungia - REAW61
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate - High (150 - 250 par)
Feeding: Target feed 1-2 times per week with mysis, krill, or LPS formulated pellets.
Water Flow: Moderate but Indirect
Aggression: Give proper spacing between corals to limit harming by nearby corals.
Substrate/Placement: Flat base on ledges or directly on substrate in the lower 1/2 to lower 1/3 of aquarium.
Other LPS (REAW Category 6)
Other LPS corals need stable and ideal water quality (Temperature, Salinity, Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, pH, and low nutrients). They prefer low to moderate flow to avoid tissue damage and should be placed low to mid-level in the aquarium, away from strong, direct currents, with low to moderate lighting depending on species. Adequate spacing is important, as many Category 6 LPS can be aggressive or extend sweeper tentacles. These corals benefit from supplemental feeding of small meaty foods such as mysis, calanus, finely chopped seafood, or reef blends, which can enhance growth and coloration.