JF Fender Bender Cyphastrea
WYSIWYG
JF Fender Bender Cyphastrea is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Quick Description:
WYSIWYG – You’ll receive the exact coral shown in the photo. All corals come mounted on a 3/4" frag plug unless specified otherwise.
JF Fender Bender Cyphastrea is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Cyphastrea Coral (Cyphastrea spp.)
Lighting Requirements: Moderate to High
Water Flow: Medium
Care Level: Moderate
Placement: Middle to Lower Levels
Temperament: Peaceful
Cyphastrea Corals are small, encrusting corals that offer a stunning array of colors and patterns, including vibrant greens, blues, reds, and purples. Their unique growth form allows them to create a beautiful, textured mat across rocks and substrate, making them ideal for filling spaces or adding color to the lower and middle areas of your reef tank. Cyphastrea is known for its fast encrusting growth, which can quickly cover large areas of rock.
Cyphastrea prefers moderate to high lighting to help bring out its colors and relies on medium water flow to ensure proper nutrient exchange and prevent debris buildup. Like most corals, it primarily depends on photosynthesis through its symbiotic zooxanthellae but will also benefit from occasional feedings of small plankton or coral foods to support optimal growth.
While peaceful, Cyphastrea is a slow-growing species that should be given plenty of space to encrust without competition from more aggressive corals. Proper water quality and placement are key to keeping this coral healthy and vibrant.
Shipping (Livestock)
- Ships via UPS Next Day Air (Continental U.S. only)
- We ship Monday–Thursday (you’ll choose your ship date at checkout)
- Most deliveries arrive before noon, but rural areas may be as late as 7:00 PM
- Orders ship only to the checkout address unless arranged by email
- Local pickup available in Chicago Ridge, IL — email us to schedule
Live Shipping Rates
- $35.99 flat rate (most states)
- $25.99 flat rate for IL / WI / IN
- FREE shipping on website orders over $279 in livestock
- Livestock total includes corals + inverts only (discounts, store credit, and dry goods don’t count)
Dry Goods Shipping
- Non drop-ship dry goods ship for $9.99 or FREE over $79
- Items marked “Ships Free With Corals” ship free when included with a livestock order
DOA (Dead on Arrival) Policy
- We guarantee livestock will arrive alive and as described
- If something arrives DOA, email sales@coralstop.com within 3 hours of delivery (based on UPS posted time)
- Please include clear photos of the item in the bag and out of the bag
- You must be present to receive delivery — missed deliveries void DOA coverage
- Verified DOAs receive replacement or store credit (shipping is not credited)
- UPS Next Day Air delivery times are not guaranteed (weather/mechanical delays can happen), but we’ll work with you to help make it right
Need Help?
- Email us anytime: sales@coralstop.com
- Policies may change without notice at the discretion of Coral Stop LLC
How We Photograph Our Corals
- Every WYSIWYG photo is taken in our systems with consistent lighting and a custom white balance.
- Our goal is simple: show the coral as it looks in a properly lit reef — not overly edited or exaggerated.
Our Camera + Lens
- Camera: Sony a7 IV R (mirrorless)
- Lens: Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
- Macro glass lets us capture fine details like texture, polyp extension, and subtle color shifts without getting too close.
Lighting We Shoot Under
- Primary: EcoTech Radion XR30 Blue
- Supplement: ReefBrite XHO
- Our Radion “photo” mix:
100% Violet
100% UV
100% Deep Blue
65% Blue
Color Accuracy
- We use a custom white balance so the photo matches what you’ll see under a clean, blue-leaning reef spectrum.
- Corals can look different tank-to-tank based on nutrients, spectrum, and flow — but we aim for honest, repeatable photos you can trust.
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