Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral

Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral

Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral (Cyphastrea sp.)

The Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral 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.

Cyphastrea 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.

Recommended Care

• Scientific Name: Cyphastrea sp.
• Common Name: Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral
• Care Level: Easy to Moderate
• Lighting: Low to moderate, approximately 50–120 PAR
• Water Flow: Low to moderate — indirect flow that helps prevent debris from settling
• Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium
• Temperament: Generally peaceful — allow room for encrusting growth
• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; occasional fine particulate coral foods may support growth
• Growth: Moderate, encrusting
• Reef Safe: Yes

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 75–79°F
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
• Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1,250–1,400 ppm

Maintain 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.