The trumpet (or candy cane) coral is a great choice for reef enthusiasts. It’s hardy and beginner-friendly. These corals thrive in moderate lighting (like T5, LED, or metal halide) and moderate water flow—enough to sway their fleshy polyps but not blast them. They prefer stable, reef-quality water parameters and benefit from occasional target feeding, though they get much from photosynthesis. Provide them space from other corals, as they can extend sweeper tentacles at night.
The trumpet (or candy cane) coral is a great choice for reef enthusiasts. It’s hardy and beginner-friendly. These corals thrive in moderate lighting (like T5, LED, or metal halide) and moderate water flow—enough to sway their fleshy polyps but not blast them. They prefer stable, reef-quality water parameters and benefit from occasional target feeding, though they get much from photosynthesis. Provide them space from other corals, as they can extend sweeper tentacles at night.
