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Pavona Coral
Pavona cactusis
A hardy SPS coral with distinctive leaf-like or encrusting growth forms. Tolerates a wide range of conditions, making it a good beginner SPS coral. Available in green and brown.
Care Parameters
Light
Moderate-High
Flow
Moderate
Difficulty
Beginner
Placement
Mid-Top rock
Type
SPS
Aggression
Peaceful
Reef safe
Yes
Temperature
24–27°C
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
3F
Filter Crash
The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)
Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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