{"product_id":"red-brick-cyphastrea-coral","title":"Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRed Brick Cyphastrea Coral\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eRed Brick Cyphastrea Coral (\u003cem\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/em\u003e sp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Brick Cyphastrea Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive encrusting LPS coral known for its rich red coloration, contrasting polyps, and textured appearance. As it grows, Cyphastrea spreads across surrounding rockwork, gradually creating a colorful encrusting colony that adds depth and contrast to a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyphastrea corals are generally hardy and adaptable compared with many other stony corals. They typically perform well under low-to-moderate lighting with gentle-to-moderate water movement, making them an excellent option for adding color to lower-light areas of an established reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–120 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate — indirect flow that helps prevent debris from settling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful — allow room for encrusting growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; occasional fine particulate coral foods may support growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, encrusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–450 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,250–1,400 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef aquarium parameters and gradually acclimate the coral to your aquarium's lighting and flow. Red coloration can vary depending on lighting spectrum, intensity, and viewing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Reef Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48718167998658,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3354\/5666\/files\/Red_Brick_Cyphastrea_Coral_Cyphastrea_sp..png?v=1788350453","url":"https:\/\/islandreefaquatics.com\/products\/red-brick-cyphastrea-coral","provider":"Island Reef Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}