Macroalgae Farms
Pinwheel Candy Cane
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Estimated delivery between September 06 and September 08.
About this item
Candy Cane Coral
The Candy Cane Coral (Caulastrea furcata) is one of the most beloved, beginner-friendly, and endlessly rewarding LPS corals in the entire saltwater hobby. Fleshy plump polyps sit atop tubular calcified stalks that branch like miniature tree branches, with each polyp displaying striped or bullseye patterns across the fleshy tissue that give this coral its "candy cane" name — glowing across green, blue, brown, yellow, red, or purple morphs, with each polyp centered by a distinctive contrasting mouth (commonly neon green, though red, blue, purple, and other mouth colors also occur across different morphs) that fluoresces dramatically under actinic reef lighting — creating one of the most instantly recognizable and photogenic LPS silhouettes in the entire reef trade. Also known as Trumpet Coral or Bullseye Coral, the Candy Cane is native to Indo-Pacific reefs including Fiji, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Coral Sea, and remains one of the most popular introductory LPS corals in the hobby.
What makes the Candy Cane Coral one of the most rewarding beginner-friendly LPS additions to any reef is the combination of dramatic branching growth, easy care, and dynamic tree-like colony development. Candy Cane Corals grow quickly under stable conditions, with each polyp splitting and branching over time into new heads that transform a single frag into a full tree-like colony — with proper conditions and consistent feeding, a single 1 or 2 head starter piece can realistically develop into 20 or more polyps within a year, and the skeletal branches themselves create an increasingly dramatic sculptural presence on the reef. Peaceful with tankmates, forgiving of typical reef parameters, and one of the most photogenic LPS corals under blue and actinic lighting, the Candy Cane Coral is one of the best all-around beginner LPS corals for reefers building a color-focused collection or exploring their first stony coral.
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Care Information
| Lighting | Low to Moderate (PAR 100–150) |
| Water Flow | Low to Moderate — gentle, indirect flow preferred |
| Placement | Mid to lower rockwork or sandbed |
| Care Level | Easy — beginner-friendly LPS |
| Temperament | Peaceful to semi-aggressive — provide 3-4" spacing from other corals |
| Feeding | Photosynthetic — benefits from meaty foods 1-2x per week |
Special Considerations
🔍 Aquarium Insights
The Candy Cane Coral is one of the most beginner-friendly and universally appealing LPS corals available to reef keepers:
- Fleshy striped or bullseye polyps with contrasting mouth colors — one of the most photogenic LPS silhouettes in the hobby
- Fast tree-like branching growth — single frags can develop into dramatic colonies of 20 or more polyps within a year under optimal conditions
- A hardy, beginner-friendly LPS with striking fluorescence under actinic lighting and dynamic growth potential — one of the best introductory stony corals for any mixed reef display
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For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.
Due to natural variation, the Candy Cane Coral you receive will be selected based on current availability and may range across the full spectrum of colors and morphs available in this species — including green, blue, brown, yellow, red, and purple expressions, with striped or bullseye polyp patterns and contrasting mouth colors that may include neon green, red, blue, purple, or other variations. Specific color and morph cannot be guaranteed and are determined at packing time.
Photographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may vary in polyp size, polyp count, and color expression.
As with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results.
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