Description

The Pavona coral is a hardy SPS that make excellent starter corals and are easy to care for.Pavonas respond well to fragging and regrow quickly.

Care Level: Easy to Moderate

Placement: Bottom

Lighting: Moderate to High

Flow: Strong

Conditions: 74°-83°, s.g. 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, Cal 385-425, dKH 8-12, Mag 1350-1500, Sr 10

Conditions & Placement

Pavonas are tolerant of most adequate aquarium conditions and are fairly disease resistant.

Feeding

Pavonas have a unique ability to turn inorganic substances into nutritional organic substances to use as food. Under ideal conditions they can do well without feeding. If placed under moderate lighting then microplankton can be fend in the evening.

Maintenance

Pavonas are more tolerant of conditions then other SPS but do best in clean water conditions. Bi-weekly water changes of at least 10% are important for keeping water condition stable. Nitrate levels should be kept low. Maintaining calcium and alkalinity levels are important.

Warnings

Pavona corals should not come into contact with other corals. They are highly aggressive and can extend sweepers stinging other corals.

Signs of Problems

• - Ensuring good flow to prevent cyanobacteria or algae growing on them