Trachyphyllia, the open brain coral, is an LPS coral from the Indo-Pacific that lives on the sand bed instead of the rocks. Each one grows its own folded, fleshy pattern, which is why Trachys are classic show pieces.
Care: Place it on the sand bed in low to moderate flow. Target feed small meaty foods once or twice a week.
Quick Facts
Scientific Name:Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
W: 3" H: 2"
Medium
Advanced
Peaceful
Medium
Slow
Notes from the King:
"Trachys belong on the sand, not up on the rocks. Give them gentle flow so they can puff up, and feed a few pieces of mysis or a pellet once or twice a week. Watching one inflate into a big fleshy brain in the evening is one of my favorite things in this hobby."
How we take our photos: under EcoTech Radion XR30 G6 Blue at 100% blue, so colors can look a little different under your lights.
