{"product_id":"lobo-coral-1","title":"Lobo Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobophyllia corals, commonly known as Lobos or brain corals, are a classic favourite in the marine aquarium hobby. Renowned for their meaty polyps and distinctive winding skeletal walls, they bring bold texture and striking presence to a mixed reef system. This piece measures approximately 6cm across, making it an ideal candidate to establish on the lower rockwork or substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coral features thick, fleshy tissue that inflates significantly during the day to catch available light. At night, or when food scents are introduced into the water column, it extends short feeder tentacles from the margins of its central mouths. Its coloration presents rich, contrasting tones across the mantle and recessed valleys, showing off the natural depth and variety typical of healthy Lobo specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is straightforward once settled into a mature aquarium. Position this coral in the lower section of the tank or directly on the sandbed under moderate lighting, aiming for roughly 75 to 150 PAR. Water movement should be low to moderate and indirect; excessive flow can push the fleshy tissue against its sharp internal skeleton and cause tears. Target feed with finely chopped meaty foods or LPS pellets once or twice a week to support vitality and growth. Maintain stable reef parameters with calcium around 420 to 440 ppm, alkalinity at 8 to 9 dKH, and magnesium near 1300 to 1350 ppm. Allow several centimetres of clearance between this piece and neighbouring corals, as sweeper tentacles can be deployed after dark. Float and drip acclimate thoroughly, taking time to light acclimate the specimen over its first week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that colours can look slightly different in person than in photos, depending on your lighting and screen, and the size given is an approximate guide measured at the time of listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67653915213879,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20261022-DZBG","price":37.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/e8856826-c5b3-4d97-b7ac-c0bc7f5831ac-29-_MG_5381.jpg?v=1792692897","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/lobo-coral-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}