Candy Cane (Caulastrea) coral generally make a good coral for
beginners as they bounce back from some of the mistakes
beginners make. They are also referred to as: torch coral,
catseye coral, bullseye coral, and trumpet coral. Their
scientific name is Caulastrea furcata and they are found in the
Fiji, Indo-Pacific, and Solomon islands. They have gained the
name “Candy Cane” because of their striped, alternating color
appearance. They are a very beautiful coral and are quite
popular amongst many hobbyists. They are also fairly simple and
easy to frag, which is a benefit if you like to trade and share
corals. Ensuring that your aquarium is stable before introducing
any corals or other inhabitants is very important. Requirements
and Care Care Level: Easy to moderate. So long as you are giving
them the things they need, they do very well. Plus, if you
happen to make a few mistakes, they generally come back from
these well, and start thriving once more. You should do your
best to make sure detritus and stuff doesn