{"product_id":"lumo-green-candy","title":"Lumo Green Candy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Cane Coral, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpet Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a hardy Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral that is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced reef aquarists. It forms branching colonies with fleshy, inflated polyps that resemble candy canes. Available in green, teal, blue, yellow, and striped varieties, it grows steadily under stable reef conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaulastrea furcata \/ Caulastrea echinulata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟡 \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow to Moderate (50–150 PAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives under moderate lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan adapt to higher light if acclimated slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive light may cause tissue recession or colour fading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers gentle, indirect water movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate flow helps remove waste without damaging the fleshy polyps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct, high-pressure flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle to lower regions of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e clearance from neighbouring corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace on stable rockwork where colonies have room to branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420–450 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300–1400 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Candy Cane corals obtain much of their energy from their symbiotic zooxanthellae algae, regular feeding promotes faster growth, brighter colours, and healthier tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chopped seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef Roids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral Frenzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenepets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally after the lights begin to dim when feeding tentacles are extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAggression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Cane corals are considered \u003cstrong\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan extend short sweeper tentacles, particularly at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e away from neighbouring corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally peaceful toward other Caulastrea colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003eModerate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder stable water parameters and regular feeding, new heads develop frequently, forming attractive branching colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Reef Safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Cane corals are completely reef-safe and coexist well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHermit crabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing them where large angelfish, butterflyfish, or other coral-nipping species may damage the fleshy polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns of a Healthy Candy Cane Coral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fully inflated, fleshy polyps during the day\u003cbr\u003e✔ Bright, vibrant coloration\u003cbr\u003e✔ Feeding tentacles visible after lights out\u003cbr\u003e✔ New heads forming around the colony base and branches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTissue recession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually caused by unstable alkalinity, excessive flow, or poor water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Jelly Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove affected tissue promptly and consider an iodine dip to prevent spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBleaching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often the result of excessive light or sudden changes in lighting intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor polyp extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can indicate unsuitable flow, unstable parameters, or recent stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaulastrea spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candy Cane Coral, Trumpet Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 times per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoastal Pets Tip 💡\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Cane Corals are among the best beginner LPS corals. 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