Coppertone Cyphyastrea 1" frag

Coppertone Cyphastrea – Metallic Sparkle with Encrusting Power The Coppertone Cyphastrea is a stunning encrusting coral featuring a rich coppery-bronze base with bright neon green or yellow polyps. Its glowing contrast and hardy nature make it a perfect choice for filling in rockwork or adding a splash of shimmer to shaded reef zones. Coral Highlights: 🟠 Copper Base – Smooth metallic sheen under blues and whites 💚 Bright Polyps – Fluorescent green to yellow pops of color 📈 Encrusting Growth – Slowly spreads over rock and frag plugs 💡 Lighting: Low to moderate PAR (50–150) – too much light may dull colors 🌊 Flow: Low to moderate – just enough to keep tissue clean 🧪 Parameters: Temp: 75–78°F Salinity: 1.025 dKH: 8–10 Calcium: 420–460 ppm Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm Nitrate: 5–15 ppm Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm Placement: Bottom to mid-level; perfect for shaded areas and slower-growing zonesFeeding: Photosynthetic, but can benefit from occasional coral powders or