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Lobophyllia Coral
Lobophyllia is a striking fleshy LPS coral known for its deep folds, inflated tissue and vivid colour combinations. Often referred to as a Lobo or Lobed Brain Coral, each specimen can develop its own distinctive patterns, making it an excellent centrepiece for an LPS reef.
Lobophyllia generally performs best under low to moderate lighting with gentle, indirect water movement. Its large fleshy tissue can be damaged by excessive flow or contact with sharp rockwork.
Care Guide
Care Level: Easy–Moderate
Lighting: Low–Moderate
PAR: Approx. 60–150
Flow: Low–Moderate, indirect
Placement: Lower–Middle areas of the aquarium
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Feeding: Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional targeted feeding
Growth: Slow–Moderate
Recommended Parameters
Temperature: 24–26°C
Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG
Alkalinity: 7.5–9 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm
Give Lobophyllia adequate space from neighbouring corals, as it is capable of stinging nearby specimens. Placement on a stable, relatively flat area also helps prevent its fleshy tissue from becoming damaged against the skeleton or surrounding rockwork.
Once settled, a healthy Lobophyllia can become impressively inflated, showcasing the colour, texture and intricate patterns that make these corals so desirable.
Colour and expansion can vary depending on lighting spectrum, flow and individual aquarium conditions.
[Likely] Exact requirements vary between individual Lobophyllia specimens and the conditions under which they were previously maintained.
Lobophyllia Coral
Lobophyllia is a striking fleshy LPS coral known for its deep folds, inflated tissue and vivid colour combinations. Often referred to as a Lobo or Lobed Brain Coral, each specimen can develop its own distinctive patterns, making it an excellent centrepiece for an LPS reef.
Lobophyllia generally performs best under low to moderate lighting with gentle, indirect water movement. Its large fleshy tissue can be damaged by excessive flow or contact with sharp rockwork.
Care Guide
Care Level: Easy–Moderate
Lighting: Low–Moderate
PAR: Approx. 60–150
Flow: Low–Moderate, indirect
Placement: Lower–Middle areas of the aquarium
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Feeding: Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional targeted feeding
Growth: Slow–Moderate
Recommended Parameters
Temperature: 24–26°C
Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG
Alkalinity: 7.5–9 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm
Give Lobophyllia adequate space from neighbouring corals, as it is capable of stinging nearby specimens. Placement on a stable, relatively flat area also helps prevent its fleshy tissue from becoming damaged against the skeleton or surrounding rockwork.
Once settled, a healthy Lobophyllia can become impressively inflated, showcasing the colour, texture and intricate patterns that make these corals so desirable.
Colour and expansion can vary depending on lighting spectrum, flow and individual aquarium conditions.
[Likely] Exact requirements vary between individual Lobophyllia specimens and the conditions under which they were previously maintained.