Where to buy Lobed Brain Coral
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About Lobed Brain Coral
Large-polyped stony coral with distinctive lobed, brain-like structure. Exhibits vibrant coloration ranging from orange-red to pink or green, often with contrasting tentacle tips. Polyps extend during day and contract at night, creating a dynamic appearance.
Key facts
- Coloration
- Brown to green with lobed structure
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 40 gallon tank for adequate space and water stability • Prefers moderate lighting (100-200 PAR); avoid excessive intensity • Requires moderate to strong water flow without direct blast on polyps • Temperature range 72–82°F; salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed broadcast phytoplankton or small meaty foods (mysis, copepods) 2–3 times weekly; primarily photosynthetic but benefits from supplemental feeding
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium
- Flow Requirement
- Medium
- Min tank size
- 40 gallons
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Family
- Lobophylliidae
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, typically found on reef slopes and drop-offs.
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
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