Where to buy Straight Brain Coral
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About Straight Brain Coral
Lobophyllia recta features straight, parallel walls forming distinctive brain-like valleys with prominent, rounded ridges. Coloration varies widely—commonly red, orange, green, yellow, or brown, often with contrasting polyp mouths. The skeleton has a characteristic columnar structure that distinguishes it from other brain corals.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Place in middle water column with moderate flow • Requires moderate to strong lighting (PAR 150-250) • Photosynthetic but benefits from target feeding with meaty foods • Prefers stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.025-1.026, temp 76-78°F • Good water quality essential; perform regular water changes
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Lighting Requirement
- 100-200 PAR
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
- Family
- Lobophylliidae
- Additional Notes
- Straight Brain Coral is hardy and beginner-friendly. Feed 2-3x weekly with small meaty pieces (mysis, brine shrimp) for optimal growth and coloration.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
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