Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Candy Cane Coral's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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What Candy Cane Coral costs in South Africa
3 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
R300
cheapest of 1 shop today
R102med R110R454
Typical price+173%Down 69.2% versus the previous two months
SA median R110 across 2 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Also known as Trumpet Coral, this LPS coral is an excellent choice for beginners. It has branching skeletons topped with fleshy, often striped polyps. It is peaceful, hardy, and can be easily fed, which promotes rapid growth and the formation of new heads.
Key traits
breeds in captivity
reef safe yes
easy
small
filter feeder
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Candy Cane Coral healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Candy Cane Coral is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Candy Cane Coral is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Candy Cane Coral vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R100–800 · Average: R395
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