Stranger Things
Cyphastrea Spp.
This Stranger Things Cyphastrea features a lavender to violet base covered in bright neon orange eyes and dramatic spiked, encrusting growth. Its unique texture and intense contrast give it an unmistakable, otherworldly appearance.
You will receive a small frag alike to the coral shown in the image.
Care Requirements
Difficulty
Easy
PAR
50-150
Light
Low-Med
Flow
Low-Med
Feeding
Recommended
Temperament
Peaceful
Live Arrival
Guaranteed
Fast Dispatch
Mon - Fri
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyphastrea Coral
How do I care for Cyphastrea?
Lower to mid tank on a stable rock. They'll encrust outward so give them a bit of room to spread. Not fussy at all about exact placement.
These are absolute workhorses - hard to kill and they just keep growing. Meteor shower cyphastrea is a classic morph but there's loads of colour varieties out there. Great coral if you want something that fills in gaps on your rockwork.
Expecting them to grow fast. They're encrusters so growth is slow and steady rather than dramatic. Don't keep moving them around - pick a spot and let them settle.
Polyps out during the day (they're tiny so look closely), good colour, and slow encrusting growth spreading onto nearby rock. You'll see it gradually colonising the area around it.
Are Cyphastrea suitable for beginners?
Yes, absolutely! Cyphastrea are one of the easier corals to keep and a brilliant choice for newer reefers.
They handle small parameter swings well and settle into most tanks without fuss. As long as you've got the basics right - stable salinity, temperature, and decent lighting - you'll do fine.
We settle all our cyphastrea in-house before listing, so they're already adapted to captive conditions when they arrive at your door.
What tank parameters do you keep your coral in?
We keep all our coral in stable, proven parameters. These are tried and tested - our coral thrives in these conditions and will transition smoothly to similar setups.
Magnesium
1400
Alkalinity
8.4 dKH
Calcium
430-440
Phosphate
0.05-0.1
Nitrate
10-20
Do you ship Cyphastrea to my area?
Yes, we deliver UK-wide - from Cornwall to Scotland and everywhere in between.
All orders are packed in insulated boxes with heat packs during colder months to maintain stable temperatures during transit.
We ship throughout the week via Royal Mail Guaranteed or DX Live Stock services to ensure your coral arrives as healthy as possible.
What's your live arrival guarantee?
Every order comes with our live arrival guarantee.
If anything arrives dead or dying, send us a photo within 2 hours of delivery and we'll sort a replacement or refund - no arguing, no hassle.
We're confident in this because we settle and aquaculture all our coral in-house before it's ever listed. You're not getting stressed imports that might not make it through the first week.
Our coral has already proven it thrives in captivity before it reaches you.
How should I acclimate Cyphastrea when they arrive?
Important: DO NOT drip acclimate coral!
Float the sealed bag in your tank for 20-30 minutes to match the temperature. Then open the bag and place the coral straight into your tank (or dip first if you prefer).
Place low on the sandbed for the first few days so the piece can get used to your tank conditions and lighting.
Why no drip acclimation? Some ammonia buildup can occur during shipping, but due to the pH drop in the bag, it becomes non-toxic. If you slowly add tank water with higher pH, that ammonia becomes toxic again and can harm or kill the coral. Temperature matching is all you need.
Don't panic if polyps are retracted at first - they often take a day or two to fully open up after shipping.