{"product_id":"maze-brain-coral","title":"Maze Brain Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maze Brain Coral, often a Platygyra species, is a classic large polyp stony coral known for its distinctive meandering ridges and valleys. Its surface looks like a labyrinth, giving it the common name. In the wild, these corals form substantial colonies. In a home reef, they bring a unique structure and texture to the aquascape, with colours that can range from earthy greens and browns to more vibrant combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fleshy polyps of the Maze Brain Coral extend at night to capture food from the water column. During the day, the coral is usually more retracted, showing off its grooved skeleton. The valleys are typically a contrasting colour to the ridges, which creates the maze-like pattern. These corals are generally slow-growing but can encrust over the rockwork over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor care, provide moderate lighting, around 100-150 PAR. They are not demanding in terms of flow, preferring gentle to moderate water movement that is strong enough to keep detritus from settling in their channels. Placement is best in the lower to middle regions of the tank on a solid piece of rockwork. While photosynthetic, they benefit from occasional target feeding with meaty foods. As an LPS coral, it has sweeper tentacles that can extend several inches at night, so it's important to leave plenty of space between it and neighbouring corals to avoid chemical warfare. Stable water parameters with calcium around 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium at 1300-1400 ppm will support its health and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42429150134327,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260903-T0TL","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/9df5954d-47e8-4c0d-ace5-2069cdb29c88-_MG_4719.png?v=1788467258","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/maze-brain-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}