Why is my Candy Cane Coral not opening?

This usually indicates incorrect water flow, improper lighting, or unstable water parameters (especially alkalinity). Ensure it is not being blasted by a powerhead, and check for pests or aggressive neighbours nipping at it.

Do I absolutely need to feed my Candy Cane Coral?

No, they can survive on light alone via their symbiotic algae. However, providing targeted meaty foods like mysis shrimp a couple of times a week will dramatically improve their growth rate and colour.

Can Candy Cane Corals sting other corals?

Yes, but their sweeper tentacles are quite short (usually only a couple of centimetres). As long as you leave a small gap between them and their neighbours, they are considered very peaceful.

Where should I place the Candy Cane Coral in my tank?

They prefer the middle to lower regions of the aquarium where they receive moderate light and moderate, indirect flow. Do not place them in the direct path of a wavemaker.

How quickly do Candy Cane Corals grow?

With stable water parameters (calcium and alkalinity) and regular target feeding, they have a moderate growth rate and will reliably split heads every few months.

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Candy Cane Coral

Caulastraea furcata

A stunning, beginner-friendly LPS coral boasting bright, bi-coloured polyps that fluoresce vibrantly under blue aquarium lighting.

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Ideal Conditions

Temperature: 23 – 26 °C
pH range: 8.1 – 8.4
Hardness: 15 – 25 dGH
Salinity: 1.023 – 1.026 SG
Adult size: 5 – 30 cm
Nano Reef Compatible: 50 litres+
Lifespan: 10 – 50 years
Diet: Photosynthetic & Carnivore
Water flow: Moderate
Preferred setup: Reef environment with stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium

About the Candy Cane Coral

The Candy Cane Coral, frequently known as the Trumpet Coral, is a striking Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral that belongs in almost any marine reef aquarium. Characterised by fleshy, circular polyps that resemble the stripes of a traditional sweet or a bullseye, it grows in a unique branching, tree-like structure. They are highly sought after in the hobby for their vivid fluorescence under actinic lighting, often glowing in intense shades of neon green, teal, and blue against a darker brownish-grey margin.

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Where Candy Cane Coral comes from

Native range

Indo-Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji

Countries / regions

Australia, Fiji, Indonesia, Tonga

Habitat

Shallow reef slopes, lagoons, and sandy substrates with moderate water movement.

Similar species

Duncan Coral
Duncanopsammia axifuga
Hammer Coral
Fimbriaphyllia ancora
Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens

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Compatible tank mates

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Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Peaceful reef fish that occasionally adopt large Candy Cane colonies as a surrogate host, causing no harm.
Great
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
Herbivorous and completely reef-safe, keeping surrounding rockwork free of algae without bothering the coral.
Great
Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
While generally safe and useful for Aiptasia control, hungry individuals may occasionally pick at fleshy LPS corals.
Compatible with caution
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosa
Dwarf angelfish have a notoriously mixed record with LPS corals and may persistently nip at the fleshy polyps.
Compatible with caution
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
A known corallivore that will actively graze on and consume stony coral polyps.
Not recommended

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