Lobophyllia Toxic Green

Lobophyllia, commonly known as the lobed brain coral, is a long-standing favourite in the marine hobby due to its fleshy polyps and classic stony structure. This Toxic Green specimen displays an intense, vivid green across its tissue, making it a standout feature on the lower tiers of the aquarium. It is a slow-growing large polyp stony coral that adds solid structural presence and bold colour to a mixed reef.

The coral features thick, convoluted corallites covered by dense, fleshy mantle tissue that expands generously during the day. This piece measures approximately 8cm and shows robust, healthy polyp extension. At night, it extends short sweeper tentacles from the margins of its septa to capture food particles from the water column, retracting them as the light cycle resumes.

In terms of husbandry, this Lobophyllia prefers moderate, indirect lighting with a PAR range between 75 and 150. It thrives under low to moderate flow that provides gentle water movement without folding or tearing its expanded tissue against its sharp internal skeleton. Position it securely on the sandbed or low down on the rockwork, allowing at least ten centimetres of space from neighbouring corals to avoid sweepers touching adjacent species. Target feeding meaty LPS pellets, mysis shrimp, or finely chopped seafood once or twice a week will support tissue health and growth. Maintain stable reef parameters with calcium at 400 to 450 ppm, alkalinity at 8 to 9 dKH, and magnesium between 1300 and 1350 ppm. Take time to drip acclimate this piece and introduce it slowly to your lighting system.

This is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.

Please 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.