• Name:

    Aussie Bicolor Lobo

  • Family: Mussidae
  • Species: Lobophyllia
  • Scientific Name: Lobophyllia sp
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General info about Aussie Bicolor Lobo

In general, corals coming from the genus Lobophyllia are called Brain Corals. They have fleshy polyps that can be retracted deep within its calcareous skeleton. It features a variety of textures and colors wheer some are smooth, pimply while some resembles like a carpet.

As for the Aussie Bicolor Lobo, they are predominantly colored orange with green mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Aussie Bicolor Lobo:  

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025

Aussie Bicolor Lobo Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Aussie Bicolor Lobo has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton or dissolved organics.

Fragging / Propagating Aussie Bicolor Lobo

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Aussie Bicolor Lobo. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Aussie Bicolor Lobo

Aussie Bicolor Lobo does not need a high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Acan Echinata to spread their polyps thereby allowing them to feed. Too much light will cause the polyps to be retracted.

Aussie Bicolor Lobo Origin

Aussie Bicolor Lobo can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. They are widely distributed from East Africa (the Red Sea to Polynesia), Japan, Marshall Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef and Solitary Islands of Australia.

Caution Should be Taken with Aussie Bicolor Lobo

Except for their own kind, Aussie Bicolor Lobo is aggressive towards other species. During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals. It is recommended to observe proper spacing between corals. Further, they have the tendency to be overpowered with soft corals and will die especially if soft corals outnumber them.

How to Acclimate Aussie Bicolor Lobo

Aussie Bicolor Lobo is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Aussie Bicolor Lobo

During the night, the Aussie Bicolor Lobo extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.

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Aussie Bicolor Lobo Lobophyllia Mussidae Lobophyllia sp

In general, corals coming from the genus Lobophyllia are called Brain Corals. They have fleshy polyps that can be retracted deep within its calcareous skeleton. It features a variety of textures and colors wheer some are smooth, pimply while some resembles like a carpet.

As for the Aussie Bicolor Lobo, they are predominantly colored orange with green mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Aussie Bicolor Lobo:  

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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