Dayglow - Uber Grafted Favia

Dayglow - Uber Grafted Favia Frag

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Overview

The Dayglow Über Grafted Favia is a spectacular collector’s coral, famous for its multi-colored “grafted” patternsthat look as if two or more Favia morphs fused into one colony. Its vivid greens, glowing yellows, and bright red to orange eyes make it stand out under reef lighting, especially actinics. Favia corals are hardy LPS species, and the grafted morphs add an extra layer of uniqueness that makes this frag highly prized among coral collectors.

 

Appearance

• Coloration: Neon green base with swirls or streaks of yellow, orange, and red. The grafting often results in irregular, patchy color blends, giving each frag a one-of-a-kind look.

• Polyp Eyes: Large, fleshy red or orange corallites with glowing rims.

• Growth Form: Encrusting to dome-shaped colonies; slowly spreads outward from frag plug or rock.

• Texture: Fleshy, swollen polyps with nighttime feeder tentacles.

 

Temperament & Behavior

• Aggression Level: Semi-aggressive – extends sweeper tentacles at night that can sting nearby corals.

• Behavior Patterns: Fights for space with other LPS; keep a buffer zone of at least 2–3 inches.

 

Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons (though more stable conditions in larger systems are best).

• Placement: Lower to mid rockwork or sandbed, where it can safely encrust.

• Flow: Low to moderate – avoids tissue damage while keeping debris away.

• Lighting: Low to moderate PAR (80–150). Blues and actinics enhance its grafted neon glow.

 

Diet & Feeding

• Feeding Needs: Photosynthetic via zooxanthellae, but benefits from direct feeding.

• Foods: Mysis, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, reef pellets, and powdered coral foods (Reef Roids, Coral Frenzy).

• Feeding Frequency: 2–3 times weekly for stronger growth and richer colors.

 

Reef Compatibility

• Reef Safe: Yes, but must be placed with space to avoid stinging others.

• Tank Role: Serves as a bright, eye-catching collector coral that looks especially dramatic in mixed LPS/SPS reefs.

 

Compatibility

• Tank Mates: Safe with all fish, inverts, and clams.

• Coral Neighbors: Should not be placed too close to other LPS like Acanthastrea, Chalices, or Euphyllia.

 

Care Level

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate.

• Growth Rate: Steady, encrusting growth with proper care.

• Hardiness: Hardy and forgiving compared to many SPS and chalice corals.

 

Water Parameters (Ideal Range)

• Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.024–1.026

• Alkalinity: 8–9.5 dKH

• Calcium: 420–450 ppm

• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

• Nitrates: <10 ppm

• Phosphates: <0.05 ppm

 

Propagation

• Method: Fragging is done by cutting between corallites with bone cutters or a saw.

• Healing Time: Relatively fast for an LPS; recovers well with stable conditions and light feeding.

 

 Fun Facts About the Dayglow Über Grafted Favia

• Natural Fusion: “Grafted” corals are the result of two different morphs growing together, creating a fused, rainbow effect.

• Collector’s Coral: Each frag is one of a kind—no two grafts grow with the exact same pattern or color distribution.

• Glows Like Neon Paint: Under actinic lighting, the coral’s colors appear ultra-fluorescent, earning the “Dayglow” name.

 

✅ Summary:
The Dayglow Über Grafted Favia Frag is a vibrant, hardy, and collector-worthy coral. With its one-of-a-kind grafted patterns and neon glow, it makes a bold statement in any reef. Easy to keep yet visually striking, it’s perfect for both beginners wanting a show coral and advanced collectors looking for rare gems.