{"product_id":"cyphastrea-aa01-cyphastrea-sp","title":"Cyphastrea AA01 | Cyphastrea sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA01 belongs to the genus Cyphastrea, an encrusting LPS coral recognisable by its soft, starry texture and bold neon 'meteor shower' colouring in greens and oranges. Compared with most large-polyp corals, it is notably undemanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Cyphastrea encrusts Indo-Pacific reef slopes and shadier reef zones, handling reduced light and moderate nutrient levels with ease, one of the reasons it counts among the easier LPS to keep. Mimic this with low-to-moderate light, gentle-to-moderate flow, and placement in the lower or mid aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA01 forms encrusting sheets marked by small, well-spaced corallites, giving the surface a distinctive starry texture. Look for the trademark 'meteor shower' pattern, a dark base lit up by bright green or orange polyps, with steady, even encrusting growth in a healthy colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall peaceful, Cyphastrea such as AA01 can still extend sweeper tentacles under cover of darkness, so give it room from its neighbours. Beyond that consideration, it is a straightforward, reef-safe coral.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232714309923,"sku":"AA3328","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/cyphastrea-aa01-cyphastrea-sp","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}