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Trachyphyllia

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, also known as the open brain coral, impresses with its large, fleshy polyp and intense colour variants in green, red, pink, orange or rainbow. For successful Trachyphyllia care, stable water parameters, moderate lighting and placement on a fine sand bed are especially important. Because of its delicate tissue, it should not rest directly on sharp-edged rock and needs enough distance from other corals. Regular Trachyphyllia feeding with high-quality frozen or coral food supports healthy growth, strong tissue expansion and intense colouration.

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Care at a glance

What Trachyphyllia need.

Trachyphyllia corals prefer stable water parameters, moderate lighting and gentle, indirect flow. Placed on the sand bed with enough space, they develop strong colours and their impressively large, fleshy polyps.

These details are intended as a guide. Always watch how each individual coral responds and adjust light, flow and placement as needed.

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

Trachyphyllia are considered hardy LPS corals and, with stable water parameters, are also suitable for ambitious beginners.

Light

Low to moderate

Moderate lighting promotes strong colours and full polyp expansion. New corals should be acclimated slowly to stronger lighting.

Flow

Low to moderate

Gentle, indirect flow supports metabolism and prevents deposits without stressing the delicate tissue.

Feeding

Recommended

Regular feeding with mysis, artemia or other fine frozen food can further promote growth, vitality and colour development.

Placement

Sand bed

Trachyphyllia should be placed directly on the sand bed or a soft surface. Sharp-edged rock can damage the delicate tissue.

Growth

Slow

Under stable conditions, Trachyphyllia grows slowly and over time develops larger, vividly coloured polyps and an imposing appearance.

More about Trachyphyllia

Why Trachyphyllia is so popular

Trachyphyllia combines an exceptional appearance with comparatively uncomplicated care. Its large, fleshy tissue and intense colours make it one of the most popular solitary corals in the reef aquarium.

With stable water parameters, Trachyphyllia develops impressive polyp expansion and remains a colourful eye-catcher for many years. Its calm growth form makes it ideal as a central design element in the aquascape.

Trachyphyllia – Colourful Solitary Corals for Your Reef Aquarium

Trachyphyllia are among the most popular LPS corals in the reef aquarium. With their strongly expanding tissue, intense colours and characteristic wavy surface, they immediately catch the eye and are ideal as solitary corals.

From bright green, red, orange and pink to spectacular rainbow variants, Trachyphyllia offers an impressive range of colours. With appropriate care it develops exceptional polyp expansion and remains a highlight of the reef aquarium for many years.

Husbandry and Care – Stable Water Parameters for Healthy Growth

Trachyphyllia prefers stable water parameters and consistently high water quality. Large fluctuations in temperature, salinity or carbonate hardness in particular should be avoided.

Recommended guideline values:

• Temperature: 24–26 °C
• Salinity: 34–35 PSU or 1.025–1.026
• pH: 8.0–8.4
• Carbonate hardness: 7.5–9 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 mg/l
• Magnesium: 1,250–1,400 mg/l
• Nitrate: 5–15 mg/l
• Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 mg/l

Trachyphyllia prefers low to moderate lighting and gentle to moderate, indirect flow. Light water movement keeps the tissue clean without putting constant stress on the coral.

Regular feeding with mysis, artemia or other fine frozen food can further promote growth, tissue development and colour intensity.

The ideal spot in the reef aquarium

Trachyphyllia is ideally placed directly on the sand bed or a flat surface. There the delicate tissue can expand fully without being injured by sharp-edged reef rock.

Leave enough space between neighbouring corals. Because of its strong tissue expansion, Trachyphyllia needs enough free space to develop unhindered.

New corals should be acclimated slowly to the existing lighting. Gradual acclimation reduces stress and supports healthy development.

Light and flow

Low to moderate lighting supports healthy growth and intense colours. Flow should be gentle to moderate and move the tissue slightly without putting constant stress on the coral.

Feeding and development

Regular feeding with mysis, artemia or special LPS food can further promote growth and colour development. Under stable conditions, Trachyphyllia develops strong tissue and impresses with its intense colouration in the long term.

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