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Lobophyllia Red Brain
Brain coral is a large polyp stony(LPS) often referred to as a lobed colored ,carpet, flat, or open brain coral meat coral. Lobophyllia has fleshy polyp that hide its calcareous skeleton. It is found in a variety of textures and color forms theirs smooth, while others are pimply and look like carpet.Lobo are semi-aggressive and it will sting other corals with its extended sweeper tentacles during the night, try to provide plenty of space between it and other neighboring corals. They are easy to maintain and making it an candidate for the beginner’s. Requires moderate to strong lighting combined with a moderate water movement within the aquarium, addition calcium, strontium and other trace elements to the water.
APPROXIMATE SIZE:SM 2INCHES TO 3,MD3 INCHES TO 4 INCHES
About Lobophyllia Red Brain Coral
Lobophyllia is a large, fleshy brain coral with thick, textured tissue and a toothed skeleton. The red form is a strong focal point on the sand bed or a low ledge. It is hardy, takes meaty foods readily at night and tolerates lower light than most stony corals.
Lobophyllia Red Brain Coral care at a glance
- Lighting: Low to moderate – 75 to 150 PAR
- Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow
- Placement: Sand bed or lower rockwork, away from direct pump output
- Feeding: Target feed mysis, brine shrimp or LPS pellets once or twice a week after lights out
- Care level: Easy to moderate
For long-term health keep the water stable: 24 to 26°C, salinity 1.025, alkalinity 8 to 11 dKH, calcium 400 to 450 ppm and magnesium around 1,300 ppm. Start new arrivals lower in the tank and move them up over a couple of weeks so they adjust to your lighting.
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