Large 8" Neon Red Cyphastrea Coral
Transform Your Tank with a Hardy Encrusting Coral That Blazes with Color
Looking for an LPS coral that delivers maximum color impact with minimum fuss? The Neon Red Cyphastrea is a standout morph — its tightly packed corallites glow in vivid, electric red that intensifies under reef lighting and holds its saturation even as the colony spreads and matures. At 8" this is a substantial, fully developed colony that offers immediate full coverage and visual impact on the rockwork. Cyphastrea at this size took years to develop — you're skipping all of that and going straight to the finished product.
Cyphastrea are among the most adaptable and forgiving encrusting LPS corals in the hobby. They tolerate a wider range of lighting and flow conditions than most stony corals, making them accessible for intermediate reefers who want genuine LPS color without the high-maintenance demands of SPS or sensitive LPS species. As this colony continues to spread across your rockwork, the neon red coverage only grows — one of the few corals that gets more impressive the longer you keep it.
Quick Stats & Care Guide
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Common Name: Neon Red Cyphastrea
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Scientific Name: Cyphastrea sp.
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Current Size: Large — approximately 8"
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Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
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Temperament: Aggressive (sweeper tentacles — maintain clearance from neighbors)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; target feed 1–2x weekly (mysis, Reef-Roids)
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Reef Safe: Yes, with spacing
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Water Conditions: Temp 76–78°F | Sal 1.025 | Alk 8–9 dKH | Ca 420–440 ppm | Low-moderate flow | Low-moderate PAR (50–150)
Why Buy From The Coral Boutique?
Every specimen we ship has been quarantined, conditioned, and eating before it leaves our facility. Large encrusting colonies require careful handling in transit — ours arrive stable and ready to continue spreading in your tank from day one.
