{"product_id":"lps-082","title":"Dragon Soul Favia (LPS-082)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eDragon Soul Favia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral known for its vibrant coloration and distinctive patterns. Despite its common association with the genus \u003cem data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eFavia\u003c\/em\u003e, recent taxonomic revisions have reclassified many species, and the true \u003cem data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eFavia\u003c\/em\u003e corals are now limited to only a couple of species not commonly found in the aquarium trade. Nonetheless, corals like the Dragon Soul Favia remain popular among hobbyists for their beauty and relative ease of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eREQUIREMENTS AND CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon Soul Favia corals thrive under moderate lighting conditions. It's essential to monitor their response to light, as too much intensity can lead to color fading or stress. Adjust placement within the aquarium accordingly to achieve optimal coloration and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eWater Flow Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate water flow is ideal for these corals. Adequate circulation helps in nutrient uptake and waste removal, but strong currents should be avoided to prevent tissue damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003ePlacement in Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the Dragon Soul Favia on the sandbed or lower regions of the aquarium, ensuring it has ample space to accommodate its growth and to prevent aggression towards neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/strong\u003e While primarily photosynthetic, Dragon Soul Favia corals benefit from supplemental feedings. Offering small meaty foods, such as brine shrimp or mysis shrimp, can promote faster growth and enhanced coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e These corals can exhibit aggressive tendencies, especially during nighttime when their sweeper tentacles extend. It's crucial to provide sufficient space between them and other corals to prevent potential stinging incidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintaining stable water conditions is vital. Ideal parameters include a temperature range of 74° - 83° F (23° - 28° C), salinity between 1.023 - 1.025 specific gravity, calcium levels of 400 - 450 ppm, alkalinity between 8 - 11 dKH, magnesium levels of 1200 - 1350 ppm, and strontium levels of 8 - 10 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Frag - 1 inch","offer_id":43096864751755,"sku":"4309686475","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/lps-082.jpg?v=1739677230","url":"https:\/\/ca9ea5-6d.myshopify.com\/products\/lps-082","provider":"Inverts Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}