Where to buy Constricted Brain Coral
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About Constricted Brain Coral
Trachyphyllia constricta displays brain-like corallites with prominent valleys and ridges. Coloration ranges from red, orange, green, or brown, often with contrasting mouth colors or striations within the corallites.
Key facts
- Family
- Trachyphylliidae
- Additional Notes
- Prefers shaded placement. Sensitive to water parameter fluctuations; maintain stable pH, salinity, and nutrient levels.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Appearance Description
- Trachyphyllia constricta displays brain-like corallites with prominent valleys and ridges. Coloration ranges from red, orange, green, or brown, often with contrasting mouth colors or striations within the corallites.
- Coloration
- Brown to green with constricted growth
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 40 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 40 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3; salinity 1.023–1.025 • Moderate to low flow; avoid direct high-velocity powerheads that can cause tissue damage • Medium lighting (150–250 PAR); primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional meaty feedings (small food particles, zooplankton) • Place on substrate or rockwork; can be moved for optimal position
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium
- Flow Requirement
- Low
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