{"product_id":"neon-green-lobophyllia-1","title":"Neon Green Lobophyllia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobophyllia have been a reef aquarium staple for decades, and for good reason. Often called a lobo or brain coral, this large polyp stony (LPS) coral is known for its large, fleshy polyps. This particular specimen presents a solid neon green colouration that holds up well under a range of lighting schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, a Lobophyllia will show its structure of fused, round corallites covered by puffy tissue. The surface has a texture that can range from smooth to bumpy, and the polyps can inflate quite a bit in lower flow, giving the colony a full, pillowy appearance. At night, it may extend short sweeper tentacles from its perimeter, a typical feeding and defense response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, place your Lobophyllia on the sandbed or a low, flat rocky outcrop, away from sharp edges. It prefers moderate light levels, somewhere in the 75 to 150 PAR range, and will lose colour if exposed to overly intense lighting. Keep water movement low to moderate and indirect, enough to prevent detritus from settling but not so strong that the tissue is constantly blasted. While photosynthetic, it benefits from occasional target feeding with meaty foods. Like all LPS, it builds its skeleton from carbonate and calcium, so be sure to maintain stable alkalinity (8-9 dKH), calcium (420-440 ppm), and magnesium (1300-1400 ppm). Give it a few inches of space from its neighbours to account for its sweeper tentacles.\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":42285680295991,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260626-9ZMQ","price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/25cce33b-9a36-46f1-ba92-41fa15a68b42-_MG_4297.png?v=1782501129","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/neon-green-lobophyllia-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}