Purple War Favia is a standout LPS coral that brings deep purple, neon green, and war-paint patterns to your reef. It’s hardy, grows into a colorful dome, and rewards stable care with bold coloration and distinct eye mouths.

Placement, Flow, and Lighting

Getting placement right is the key to long-term success with Purple War Favia.

• Lighting: Moderate PAR (80–150) is ideal. Too much light can wash out the purple and cause tissue recession.
• Placement tip: Start the frag on the sand bed or lower rockwork and slowly move it up if colors look dull rather than bleached.
• Flow: Moderate, indirect flow. The flesh should gently sway, not whip. Strong, direct flow can cause tissue to peel from the skeleton.
• Space: Leave at least 2–3 inches around it. Favia can send out sweeper tentacles at night and sting neighbors.

Feeding and Water Parameters

Purple War Favia will survive on light alone, but feeding and stable parameters make the colors pop.

• Target feeding: 1–2 times per week with small meaty foods (mysis, reef roids, or fine pellets) when feeder tentacles are out after lights down.
• Alkalinity: 8–9.5 dKH with minimal daily swings.
• Calcium & magnesium: 420–450 ppm Ca, 1300–1400 ppm Mg for solid skeletal growth.
• Nutrients: Nitrate 5–15 ppm, phosphate 0.03–0.1 ppm; too “clean” can dull color and slow growth.

Quick check: Receding tissue around the edges usually means stress from light, flow, or unstable parameters—fix the cause before fragging or moving repeatedly.

Acclimation and Long-Term Care

• Dip new pieces and inspect for pests hiding in the valleys.
• Use a frag rack or small tile so it can encrust before moving to permanent rockwork.
• Monitor color weekly; rich purple and bright mouths are signs it’s happy.