Caulastrea

Common Names: torch coral, candy cane coral, candy coral, trumpet coral, bullseye coral, cat’s eye coral

Difficulty Level: Candy cane coral is usually regarded as the easiest of all LPS corals.

Feeding: Candy Canes are extremely aggressive eaters with very capable tentacles. They will easily catch and consume most food types including frozen, liquid and even pellets. Take care as their feeding aggression can sometimes be taken out on neighboring corals.

Lighting (Level 5 to 7): Candy canes require moderate lighting, but will adjust to higher lighting over time. Be sure to take care to acclimate them to avoid bleaching.

Water flow: Moderate water flow.

Placement: Candy canes are very aggressive, so be careful to give them plenty of space.

General: Candy canes will grow rapidly when fed ample amounts. They can be easily fragged by breaking them off at the base of branches.

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