Where to buy Robust Brain Coral
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About Robust Brain Coral
Lobophyllia robusta displays thick, fleshy polyps with deeply lobed brain-like valleys and walls. Coloration ranges from red, orange, and green to brown or combinations thereof, often with contrasting mouth openings and vibrant polyp edges.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Lobophyllia robusta displays thick, fleshy polyps with deeply lobed brain-like valleys and walls. Coloration ranges from red, orange, and green to brown or combinations thereof, often with contrasting mouth openings and vibrant polyp edges.
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Lighting Requirement
- 100-200 PAR
- Family
- Lobophylliidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
- Coloration
- Brown to green with robust growth
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong indirect water flow; avoid direct powerhead blast • Moderate to high lighting (PAR 200-400 optimal) • Feed small meaty foods 2-3x weekly (copepods, mysis shrimp) • Stable pH 8.1-8.3, alkalinity 8-10 dKH, salinity 1.025-1.026 • Temperature 75-78°F
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Additional Notes
- Robust Brain Coral is hardy and relatively forgiving. Can be aggressive toward neighbors; provide adequate spacing. Avoid sudden changes in flow or lighting.
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
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