{"title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain (Favites \/ Favia sp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG — the exact coral photographed is the one you receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Favia and favites brains — tough, colourful mound corals that handle a wide range of conditions. Leave room; they extend sweepers at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral colour and photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our photos are taken with an Olympus TG-7 camera fitted with a 20K Coral Lens, under Red Sea ReefLED lighting set to 100% blue and 30% white. This brings out coral fluorescence for photography, but your own tank's lighting and spectrum will affect how the coral looks once it's home, so a different shade under your lights is normal and doesn't reflect the coral's health. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/educational-center\/why-your-coral-might-look-different-at-home-a-guide-to-coral-photography-lighting\"\u003eLearn more about coral colour and lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWA and TAS orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e State biosecurity regulations restrict which live corals can be sent to Western Australia and Tasmania. Please check what we can send to you before ordering. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/live-delivery-information\"\u003eSee our delivery information\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa17-favites-favia-sp","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA17 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecimen AA17 belongs to the Favia\/Favites complex, corals commonly nicknamed \"moon\" or \"brain\" corals for the dome-shaped colonies they build from tightly packed, jewel-toned corallites. Under blue actinic lighting these corallites throw off vivid reds and greens with neon-rimmed outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Favia and Favites populate Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats where water tends to be moderate in quality and reasonably nutrient-tolerant, with lower-to-moderate light and only gentle water movement reaching the colony. Although commercially sold in the LPS category, Favia\/Favites have relatively small polyps compared to true large-polyp specimens like Euphyllia, so treat them more like an SPS\/LPS crossover in terms of care. Aim to replicate this with low-to-moderate lighting, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a placement lower down or mid-tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA17 grows as a rounded colony that ranges from encrusting to fully domed, built up from densely packed corallites. Favia corallites present as individual \"eyes,\" while Favites corallites share walls between neighbours. Expect a palette of reds, greens and oranges, punctuated by bright contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic light — a strong, healthy colony will show even, complete tissue coverage across its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232715882787,"sku":"AA2912","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa18-favites-favia-sp","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA18 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquarists often call Favia and Favites \"moon\" or \"brain\" corals thanks to the hardy, domed colonies of jewel-like corallites they form. This particular specimen, AA18, shows the classic glow of reds and greens with neon rims once blue light hits the tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese corals occur naturally across Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, tolerating moderate and somewhat nutrient-rich water alongside lower-to-moderate light and gentle currents. They're sold in the LPS category, but in terms of day-to-day care they behave like large-polyp stony corals. For AA18, replicate that gentle reef environment with low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a spot in the lower-to-mid aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies form rounded to domed encrusting growths made of tightly packed corallites — separate \"eyes\" mark out Favia, while Favites corallites fuse along shared walls. Look for reds, greens and oranges with bright, contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic lighting; a thriving colony carries full, even tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232715915555,"sku":"AA2913","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa19-favites-favia-sp","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA19 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitch on the blue actinics and AA19 answers with the fluorescent reds, greens and neon-rimmed corallites that give Favia and Favites their \"moon coral\" and \"brain coral\" nicknames. Both genera build hardy, domed colonies from these jewel-like structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony itself is rounded, ranging anywhere from an encrusting mat to a full dome, packed edge-to-edge with corallites. Favia corallites sit as separate \"eyes,\" whereas Favites corallites share walls with their neighbours. A healthy specimen like this one displays full, even tissue coverage across the surface, in reds, greens, oranges and those signature bright rims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites naturally inhabit Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water with lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. They're grouped with LPS corals commercially, but their care requirements mirror large-polyp stony corals — so give AA19 low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow and a lower or mid position in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232715948323,"sku":"AA2914","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa20-favites-favia-sp","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA20 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA20 is a Favia\/Favites specimen — the pair often labelled \"moon\" or \"brain\" corals for the tough, dome-shaped colonies of jewel-like corallites they build, which glow reds, greens and neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, these corals cope with moderate, nutrient-tolerant water, lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. Retailers group them under LPS, yet their husbandry lines up with large-polyp stony corals: aim for low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower-to-mid spot in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a rounded colony, somewhere between encrusting and domed, made of closely packed corallites — Favia shows individual \"eyes\" while Favites shares walls between them. Colours run reds, greens and oranges with bright contrasting rims fluorescing under actinic light, and a healthy colony like AA20 should present even, complete tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232715981091,"sku":"AA2915","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa21-favites-favia-sp","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA21 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites reefs stretch across the Indo-Pacific, on slopes and flats where the water is moderate and nutrient-tolerant, light stays lower-to-moderate, and flow is gentle. Though sold as LPS, they're cared for as large-polyp stony corals — so for AA21, keep light low-to-moderate, flow gentle-to-moderate, and place the colony lower or mid tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen represents the classic \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral look: a hardy, domed colony built from jewel-like corallites that light up in reds, greens and neon rims under blue lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA21's colony is rounded and can range from encrusting to fully domed, formed from tightly packed corallites — separate \"eyes\" identify Favia, shared walls identify Favites. The colours span reds, greens and oranges, with bright contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic light; full, even tissue coverage is the mark of a healthy colony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232716013859,"sku":"AA2916","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa22-favites-favia-sp","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA22 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive AA22 low, moderate flow and blue lighting and you'll see why Favia and Favites earned the nicknames \"moon\" and \"brain\" coral — hardy domed colonies of jewel-like corallites glowing red and green with neon rims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild colonies grow along Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water under lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. They're marketed as LPS but should be cared for as large-polyp stony corals: low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower or mid-tank placement suit them best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony is rounded, encrusting to domed, densely packed with corallites — Favia's corallites appear as separate \"eyes,\" Favites' share walls with neighbouring corallites. Colouring includes reds, greens and oranges plus bright contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic light, and a healthy colony shows full, even tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232716079395,"sku":"AA2917","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa06-favites-favia-sp-aa2125","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA06 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA06 forms a rounded colony, ranging from encrusting to domed, out of tightly packed corallites. The tell between the two genera is in the corallite walls: Favia's corallites stand apart as individual \"eyes,\" while Favites' corallites share walls with one another. Colours span reds, greens and oranges, with bright contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic light — a healthy colony carries full, even tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites are the corals behind the common \"moon\" and \"brain\" coral names, prized for hardy, domed colonies of jewel-like corallites that glow red and green with neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey occur on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water, with lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow in the wild. Classed commercially as LPS but cared for like large-polyp stony corals, AA06 will do well with low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower or mid aquascape position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728924451,"sku":"AA2125","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2901)","offer_id":55304232599843,"sku":"AA2901","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa04-favites-favia-sp-aa2123","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA04 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet AA04, a Favia\/Favites specimen — corals nicknamed \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral for their hardy, domed colonies built of jewel-like corallites that glow in reds and greens with neon rims under blue lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites live on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, where water is moderate and nutrient-tolerant, light stays lower-to-moderate, and flow is gentle. Although sold in the LPS section, care for them as you would large-polyp stony corals — low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower-to-mid spot in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies are rounded, encrusting to domed, made from closely packed corallites; separate \"eyes\" mark Favia, shared walls mark Favites. Expect reds, greens and oranges with bright contrasting, fluorescent rims under actinic light, and — in a healthy specimen such as AA04 — full, even tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232730169635,"sku":"AA2123","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2899)","offer_id":55304232894755,"sku":"AA2899","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa05-favites-favia-sp-aa2124","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA05 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites — the \"moon\" and \"brain\" corals of the reef-keeping world — build hardy, domed colonies from jewel-like corallites. AA05 shows the characteristic glow of reds and greens with neon rims when lit with blue actinics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony is rounded, somewhere between encrusting and fully domed, formed of tightly packed corallites. Favia corallites are separate \"eyes\"; Favites corallites share walls with each other. Reds, greens and oranges dominate the colour palette, with bright contrasting rims fluorescing under actinic light — full, even tissue coverage signals a healthy colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn nature, these corals grow on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water with lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. Though grouped with LPS corals for sale, AA05 should be cared for as a large-polyp stony coral: low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, lower or mid placement in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232730202403,"sku":"AA2124","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2900)","offer_id":55304232468771,"sku":"AA2900","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa03-favites-favia-sp-aa2122","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA03 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA03 is a Favia\/Favites coral — the classic \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral — forming a hardy, domed colony of jewel-like corallites. Under blue light the colony fluoresces in reds and greens with neon-rimmed corallites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndo-Pacific reef slopes and flats are the natural home of Favia and Favites, where they tolerate moderate, nutrient-rich water, lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. As an LPS coral, AA03 wants low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow and a lower or mid-tank position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a rounded, encrusting-to-domed colony packed with corallites — Favia's show as separate \"eyes,\" Favites' share walls between them. Colours include reds, greens and oranges with bright, contrasting, actinic-fluorescing rims, and healthy tissue coverage should be full and even across the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232733643043,"sku":"AA2122","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2898)","offer_id":55304232861987,"sku":"AA2898","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa02-favites-favia-sp-aa2121","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA02 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA02 hails from the same lineage as wild Favia and Favites colonies found across Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, tolerant of moderate, nutrient-rich water and accustomed to lower-to-moderate light with gentle flow. As an LPS coral, AA02 wants low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow and a lower or mid tank placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown to hobbyists as \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral, Favia and Favites form hardy domed colonies of jewel-like corallites glowing red and green with neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony shape is rounded, encrusting to domed, with corallites packed tightly together — Favia's corallites stand apart as \"eyes,\" Favites' corallites share walls. Reds, greens, oranges and bright contrasting fluorescent rims make up the colour scheme, and a healthy colony like AA02 shows full, even tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734560547,"sku":"AA2121","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2897)","offer_id":55304232829219,"sku":"AA2897","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa01-favites-favia-sp-aa2120","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA01 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy Favia\/Favites colony such as AA01 shows full, even tissue coverage over a rounded, encrusting-to-domed structure built from densely packed corallites. Favia is identifiable by separate \"eyes,\" Favites by shared walls between corallites. The colours — reds, greens and oranges with bright contrasting rims — fluoresce under actinic light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral, Favia and Favites form hardy domed colonies of jewel-like corallites that glow reds and greens with neon rims under blue lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild populations grow on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water with lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. As an LPS coral, AA01 needs low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow and a lower or mid aquascape placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734593315,"sku":"AA2120","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2896)","offer_id":55304232796451,"sku":"AA2896","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa07-favites-favia-sp-aa2411","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA07 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites are LPS (large-polyp stony) corals, and day-to-day care for AA07 follows standard LPS guidelines. Hobbyists know these genera as \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral, prized for hardy, domed colonies of jewel-like corallites glowing red and green with neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey naturally grow on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water with lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. Replicate that for AA07 with low-to-moderate lighting, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower or mid position in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies are rounded, ranging from encrusting to domed, formed of tightly packed corallites — Favia shows separate \"eyes,\" Favites shares walls between corallites. Colours span reds, greens and oranges with bright, contrasting, fluorescent rims, and full, even tissue coverage marks a healthy specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752288035,"sku":"AA2411","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2902)","offer_id":55304232665379,"sku":"AA2902","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa08-favites-favia-sp-aa2412","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA08 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is AA08, a Favia\/Favites specimen — the corals nicknamed \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral for their hardy domed colonies of jewel-like corallites, which glow reds and greens with neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA08's colony is rounded, encrusting to domed, packed with corallites; Favia corallites appear as separate \"eyes\" while Favites corallites share walls. The palette runs reds, greens and oranges, with bright contrasting rims fluorescing under actinic light — healthy tissue coverage should be full and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Favia and Favites grow on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, tolerating moderate, nutrient-rich water, lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. As an LPS (large-polyp stony) coral, AA08 needs low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower-to-mid aquascape spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752320803,"sku":"AA2412","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2903)","offer_id":55304231780643,"sku":"AA2903","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa09-favites-favia-sp-aa2413","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA09 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites build the hardy, domed colonies of jewel-like corallites that earn them the nicknames \"moon\" and \"brain\" coral, glowing reds and greens with neon rims under blue light — AA09 is a fine example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese corals grow naturally across Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water with lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. As LPS (large-polyp stony) corals, give AA09 low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow and a lower or mid-tank home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony forms a rounded, encrusting-to-domed shape from tightly packed corallites, with Favia showing separate \"eyes\" and Favites sharing walls between corallites. Reds, greens and oranges dominate, accented by bright contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic light; a healthy colony carries full, even tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752353571,"sku":"AA2413","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2904)","offer_id":55304231813411,"sku":"AA2904","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa10-favites-favia-sp-aa2414","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA10 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace AA10 with low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow and a lower or mid aquascape position, mirroring the Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats where Favia and Favites naturally grow in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water under lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. Favia and Favites are LPS (large-polyp stony) corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites are the reef world's \"moon\" and \"brain\" corals, forming hardy domed colonies of jewel-like corallites that glow reds and greens with neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA10 grows as a rounded, encrusting-to-domed colony of densely packed corallites — separate \"eyes\" for Favia, shared walls for Favites. Colours include reds, greens and oranges with bright contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic light, and full, even tissue coverage indicates good health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752386339,"sku":"AA2414","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2905)","offer_id":55304231846179,"sku":"AA2905","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa11-favites-favia-sp-aa2415","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA11 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross the Indo-Pacific, Favia and Favites colonise reef slopes and flats, coping with moderate, nutrient-tolerant water, lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. As an LPS (large-polyp stony) coral, AA11 is best kept the same way: low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower or mid tank placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHobbyists call Favia and Favites \"moon\" or \"brain\" coral for the hardy, domed colonies of jewel-like corallites they produce, glowing red and green with neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony is rounded, encrusting to domed, built from tightly packed corallites — Favia's corallites are separate \"eyes,\" Favites' share walls. Expect reds, greens and oranges with bright contrasting, actinic-fluorescing rims; full, even tissue coverage is the sign of a thriving colony like AA11.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752419107,"sku":"AA2415","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2906)","offer_id":55304231878947,"sku":"AA2906","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa16-favites-favia-sp-aa2420","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA16 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature between the two genera shows up at the corallite wall: Favia's corallites sit apart as separate \"eyes,\" while Favites' corallites share walls with their neighbours. AA16's colony is rounded, encrusting to domed, densely packed, in reds, greens and oranges with bright contrasting rims that fluoresce under actinic light — a healthy colony shows full, even tissue coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites are the corals behind the \"moon\" and \"brain\" coral nicknames, forming hardy domed colonies of jewel-like corallites that glow reds and greens with neon rims under blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild colonies grow on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats in moderate, nutrient-tolerant water, with lower-to-moderate light and gentle flow. As an LPS (large-polyp stony) coral, AA16 should be cared for accordingly — low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a lower or mid aquascape placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752615715,"sku":"AA2420","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2911)","offer_id":55304232239395,"sku":"AA2911","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa12-favites-favia-sp-aa2416","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA12 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA12 is a specimen of the classic 'moon' or 'brain' coral group, Favia and Favites, prized for the jewel-like corallites packed across its hardy, domed colony. Under actinic blue lighting the surface lights up in reds and greens, each corallite rimmed with a neon glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony grows as a rounded, encrusting-to-domed mass of tightly packed corallites. Depending on which genus this piece belongs to, you'll see either the separate individual 'eyes' typical of Favia or the shared corallite walls typical of Favites. Coloration ranges through reds, greens and oranges, with sharply contrasting rims that fluoresce brightly under blue light. A healthy colony like this one shows full, even tissue coverage across the entire skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Favia and Favites populate reef slopes and flats across the Indo-Pacific, tolerating water with moderate nutrient levels. As LPS (large-polyp stony) corals, Favia and Favites have day-to-day care needs typical of the group. Site AA12 in the lower-to-mid aquascape and give it lower-to-moderate lighting with gentle-to-moderate water flow to match its natural preference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752648483,"sku":"AA2416","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2907)","offer_id":55304232173859,"sku":"AA2907","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa13-favites-favia-sp-aa2417","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA13 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece, AA13, belongs to the Favia\/Favites complex found across Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, an environment with moderate flow, lower-to-moderate light, and water that tolerates a fair nutrient load. Keep AA13 lower or mid-tank, with gentle-to-moderate flow and light kept on the low-to-moderate side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonly called moon or brain corals, Favia and Favites build tough, dome-shaped colonies covered in gem-like corallites. AA13 will glow under blue actinic lighting, its reds, greens and rimmed edges taking on a striking neon effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a rounded to domed growth form, densely packed with corallites. Favia specimens display distinct, separated eyes, while Favites shows corallites fused together with shared walls between them. Colours span red, green and orange tones, often finished with bright rims that fluoresce under blue light, and a thriving colony presents complete, even tissue coverage over its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752681251,"sku":"AA2417","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2908)","offer_id":55304232272163,"sku":"AA2908","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa14-favites-favia-sp-aa2418","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA14 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA14 grows in the typical rounded-to-domed shape of a Favia\/Favites colony, its surface a dense mosaic of corallites. If it's a Favia, look for individually separated 'eyes'; if Favites, the corallites will share walls between neighbours instead. The palette runs from red through green to orange, and the rim of each corallite carries a bright, contrasting tone that fluoresces under blue actinic light. On a healthy piece like AA14, tissue covers the skeleton fully and evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFavia and Favites are the classic 'moon' or 'brain' corals — hardy, dome-building species whose corallites resemble scattered jewels. Under blue lighting, AA14 shows off reds and greens with glowing neon-rimmed edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese corals naturally occur on Indo-Pacific reef slopes and flats, in water that's often nutrient-rich and under lower-to-moderate light with gentle currents. For AA14, place it in the lower or middle part of the aquascape, and supply gentle-to-moderate flow alongside lower-to-moderate lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752714019,"sku":"AA2418","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2909)","offer_id":55304232436003,"sku":"AA2909","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"favia-favites-brain-aa15-favites-favia-sp-aa2419","title":"Favia \/ Favites Brain AA15 | Favites \/ Favia sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown to hobbyists simply as moon or brain corals, Favia and Favites form sturdy domed colonies made up of countless jewel-toned corallites. AA15 catches reds, greens and neon-edged rims under blue light, giving the colony a glowing appearance after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReef slopes and flats across the Indo-Pacific region are the natural home of this genus pair, in conditions of moderate flow, lower-to-moderate light, and water that can handle a reasonable nutrient load. Position AA15 low to mid-tank, and match its native conditions with gentle-to-moderate flow and lower-to-moderate lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA15's colony takes a rounded-to-domed form, built from closely packed corallites. Favia corallites appear as separate eyes, whereas Favites corallites share walls with their neighbours — check which pattern this piece shows. Reds, greens and oranges dominate the colour range, set off by bright, fluorescing rims under actinic blue light, and a healthy specimen carries full, even tissue across its entire surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752746787,"sku":"AA2419","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA2910)","offer_id":55304232206627,"sku":"AA2910","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/collections\/favites-sp-favia-sp.oembed","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}