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Trachyphyllia
BeginnerTrachyphyllia geoffroyi
An LPS coral with large fleshy polyps placed on floor. Beautiful fluorescent red and green.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
24〜27℃
Lifespan
10+ years
Size
5-20cm
Diet
Photosynthesis, Liquid food
About
Trachyphyllia geoffroyi (family Trachyphylliidae), the open brain coral, is a free-living solitary LPS coral from sandy substrates and reef slopes of the Indo-Pacific. Unattached to rock, colonies rest directly on sand, their large fleshy polyps 5–20 cm across encasing a brain-shaped skeleton with vivid coloration in red, green, orange, pink, and multicolor patterns. The polyp expands dramatically at night in a feeding response. Low to moderate lighting (80–180 PAR) and very gentle indirect flow are ideal; placement on sand is mandatory, as contact with rock edges damages the soft tissue. Stable parameters (24–27°C, KH 8–10, Ca 400–420 ppm) are recommended. Weekly target feeding with small shrimp or fish flesh noticeably enhances polyp inflation and color intensity. Relatively hardy and accessible, Trachyphyllia's extraordinary color range and distinctive free-living lifestyle make it a prized centrepiece in reef aquariums.
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Basic Info
Origin
sandy substrates and reef slopes of the Indo-Pacific
Lifespan
10+ years
Size
5-20cm
Temperature
24〜27℃
Diet
Photosynthesis, Liquid food
Care Guide
Placement
Place directly on sand bed
Care Specifications
- Carbonate (KH)
- 8–12 dKH
- Water Temp.
- 24–27℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.023–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Calcium (Ca)
- 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg)
- 1280–1350 ppm
LPSLight: Medium (PAR 50-150)Flow: LowPlacement: Bottom
Sources: AlgaeBarn: SPS/LPS care (PAR/flow) / AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
イシサンゴ目(Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, Merulinidae)。CITES 附属書II。
Sources: DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals (Scleractinia spp. = App. II)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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