War Coral

Names & Synonyms

• CommonWar Coral
• Commonウォーコーラル

Overview

War coral (genera Favites, Goniastrea, and related genera, family Merulinidae) are massive stony corals whose densely packed, contiguous polyps were previously classified under the catch-all genus Favia before modern reclassification. Distributed across Indo-Pacific and Atlantic reefs, their colonies display diverse greens, yellows, browns, and vivid fluorescent colors in collectors' favorites. They are moderately easy to keep under medium lighting (150–250 PAR) with gentle to moderate flow. Their aggressive mesenterial filaments and sweeper tentacles require adequate spacing from neighboring corals. Stable alkalinity and periodic target feeding enhance coloration and promote steady long-term growth.

Care Specifications

Care Points

• Lighting—中程度の光量で十分
• Notes—水流は弱〜中程度
• Difficulty—丈夫で初心者向き
• Notes—夜間に触手を出して捕食する
• Lighting—ブルーライトで蛍光色が映える

Regulatory & Conservation

CITES:

Appendix II

Notes:

イシサンゴ目(Favites/Echinopora 系ウォーコーラル)。CITES 附属書II=造礁性ハードコーラル全種。

Sources

• AlgaeBarn: SPS/LPS care (PAR/flow)(careSpec)
• AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101(careSpec)
• DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals (Scleractinia spp. = App. II)(regulatory)

Related corals of the same type

AcanthastreaアカンサストレアlpsBeginnerAn LPS coral with metallic colors in large polyps. Australian specimens are popular as premium pieces.Acan CoralアカンソフィリアlpsIntermediateAn LPS coral with rich colorful variations. Highly popular among collectors with many high-value specimens.Acanthophyllia (Meat Coral)アカントフィリアlpsIntermediateLPS coral with single massive polyp. Vivid red, green, blue colors earn it the 'Meat Coral' nickname. Impressive when fleshy tissue inflates fully.Acan LordアカンロードlpsIntermediateAn LPS coral with vivid multicolor patterns beautiful as jewels. Premium species popular among collectors.AlveoporaアルベオポラlpsIntermediateAn LPS coral with long tentacles similar to Goniopora. Hardier and easier to keep than Goniopora.Echinopora CoralエキノポラlpsIntermediatePlating to encrusting coral between LPS and SPS. Beautiful fluorescent greens and oranges. Relatively hardy with moderate growth. Good base for aquascaping.

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