Description
Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, commonly known as the Open Brain Coral, is an impressive LPS coral recognized for its large, fleshy, and vibrant-colored polyps. Native to the Indo-Pacific, it creates a stunning display in reef aquariums with its unique, undulating structure and bright hues.
- Lighting: Low to moderate (50–150 PAR)
- Flow: Low to moderate, avoid strong direct flow
- Placement: Bottom of the tank, on sand or a stable surface
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200–1400 ppm
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; may benefit from occasional feedings of meaty foods like mysis or coral-specific foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Care Level: Moderate
- Compatibility: Peaceful, best kept with other non-aggressive corals
