Candy Cane Coral

Caulastrea furcata

Distinctive fleshy polyps on a branching skeleton; great first LPS.

Care Parameters

Light

Low-Moderate

Flow

Low-Moderate

Difficulty

Beginner

Placement

Sand bed

Type

LPS

Aggression

Peaceful

Reef safe

Yes

Temperature

24–27°C

Suitable Equipment

Water Test Strips

Refractometer

PAR Meter

Canister Filter

Common Problems

Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)

Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.

water

Cloudy Water

Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.

water

High Ammonia Poisoning

Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.

water

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