Where to buy Amaranth Brain Coral
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About Amaranth Brain Coral
Trachyphyllia amarantus displays a deep burgundy to amaranth-red coloration with a brain-like colony structure characterized by irregular valleys and ridges. The oral disc and polyps are typically brighter red or orange.
Key facts
- Coloration
- Deep burgundy to amaranth red with brighter orange-red oral disc and polyp tips.
- Additional Notes
- Amaranth Brain Coral is hardy once acclimated. Avoid aggressive water movement and allow polyps to open before feeding. Sensitive to rapid water parameter changes.
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to high lighting (PAR 250-350); place in middle to lower-middle zones • Low to moderate flow; avoid direct strong current • Feed small meaty foods 1-2x weekly (zooplankton, mysis shrimp) • Maintain stable params: pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.025-1.026, temp 75-78°F • Weekly water changes to maintain nutrient stability
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Appearance Description
- Trachyphyllia amarantus displays a deep burgundy to amaranth-red coloration with a brain-like colony structure characterized by irregular valleys and ridges. The oral disc and polyps are typically brighter red or orange.
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Min tank size
- 40 gallons
- Family
- Trachyphylliidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Lighting Requirement
- Moderate (150–250 PAR)
- Coral Type
- LPS
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