• Name:

    Lobophyllia Brain Coral

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  • Family: Mussidae
  • Species: Lobophyllia
  • Scientific Name: Lobophyllia hemprichii
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Also Know As:

| Lobed Coral

| Colored Coral

| Carpet Coral

| Flat Coral

| Open Brain Coral

| Meat Coral

| Modern Coral

| Large Flower Coral

General info about Lobophyllia Brain Coral

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 Lobophyllia Brain Coral, they are predominantly colored red and violet with light blue mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Lobophyllia Brain Coral:  

  • 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

Lobophyllia Brain Coral Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Lobophyllia Brain Coral 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 Lobophyllia Brain Coral

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Lobophyllia Brain Coral

Lobophyllia Brain Coral 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.

Lobophyllia Brain Coral Origin

Lobophyllia Brain Coral 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 Lobophyllia Brain Coral

Except for their own kind, Lobophyllia Brain Coral 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 Lobophyllia Brain Coral

Lobophyllia Brain Coral is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Lobophyllia Brain Coral

During the night, the Lobophyllia Brain Coral extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Lobophyllia Brain Coral Lobophyllia Mussidae Lobophyllia hemprichii

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 Lobophyllia Brain Coral, they are predominantly colored red and violet with light blue mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Lobophyllia Brain Coral:  

  • 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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