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.
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Corals & Other Invertebrates
Common
Caulastrea furcata
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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
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Everything you need to keep Candy Cane Coral healthy in a South African 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.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Candy Cane Coral is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Candy Cane Coral is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Candy Cane Coral vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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