Red Branching Cyphastrea

Red Branching Cyphastrea is a branching Cyphastrea coral with vivid red coloration and small contrasting corallites. The trade name does not confirm a species, so this listing is kept at Cyphastrea sp. rather than assigning an unsupported species name.

Its branches can collect detritus. Use varied, indirect crossflow that keeps the surfaces clean without blasting the tissue, and acclimate the coral slowly to reef lighting.

Care Guide

• Care Level: Beginner
• Lighting: Low to moderate (50–120 PAR)
• Flow: Low to moderate, indirect and varied
• Placement: Lower to middle rockwork
• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; optional fine coral foods may support growth
• Aggression: Semi-aggressive; allow 2–3 inches and keep clear of longer-sweeper LPS

Conditioning and Shipping: Conditioned in our Key West systems under Florida Aquaculture Certificate #AQ0254072. Livestock ships UPS Next Day Air on our regular Tuesday and Wednesday shipping schedule.