Where to buy Radiate Brain Coral
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About Radiate Brain Coral
Trachyphyllia radiata is a large, brain-like coral with distinctive radial ridge patterns and a central mouth. It displays vibrant coloration ranging from greens and blues to reds and oranges, often with radiating ridges that may contrast with the valley bases.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Trachyphylliidae
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to strong lighting (PAR 150-250) • Provide moderate water flow; avoid direct strong currents • Feed small meaty foods 2-3x weekly (mysis, copepods) • Maintain stable water parameters: 1.024-1.026 sg, pH 8.1-8.3, temp 76-78°F • Prefers sandy substrate to anchor; keep 6+ inches from corals
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, particularly the Red Sea, East Africa, and Indo-Pacific coral reef systems.
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75–150 PAR)
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