{"product_id":"orange-lobophyllia-3","title":"Orange Lobophyllia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobophyllia are a classic large-polyp stony coral, often called a Lobo or Brain Coral. They've been a staple in the hobby for years for good reason. These corals form large, fleshy mounds with distinct lobes or valleys, creating a classic brain-like topography on the sandbed of a home reef. This particular specimen presents a deep and consistent orange colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the day, the polyps of a Lobophyllia inflate with water, giving the colony a full, fleshy appearance that covers its underlying skeleton. The surface texture is often smooth or slightly bumpy, with the orange colouration remaining uniform across the tissue. At night, it may extend short feeding tentacles from its mouths, which are located in the centre of each lobe. The coral's tissue will retract if it is stressed or disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor care, Lobophyllia corals prefer low to moderate lighting, in the 75 to 150 PAR range, making them ideal for the sandbed or a low-lying rock. Strong, direct light can cause bleaching. They require low to moderate indirect water flow—just enough to keep detritus from settling on their surface without causing the tissue to pull back. While photosynthetic, they benefit from target feeding once or twice a week with meaty foods like mysis shrimp or chopped seafood. Keep calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels stable. A key consideration is their aggression; they can extend potent sweeper tentacles at night, so give them ample space from neighbouring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobos are relatively slow-growing, which makes them a predictable and manageable centerpiece for an LPS-focused aquarium. Their defined shape allows for intentional placement, and they won't rapidly encrust over surrounding rockwork. Given their peaceful daytime appearance but nocturnal aggression, they are best placed on a sandbed island where they have room to grow without immediate neighbours.\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":42285680427063,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260626-VJ0Q","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/389a4fba-3032-4d81-bd65-033ac81d46d1-_MG_4296.png?v=1782501168","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/orange-lobophyllia-3","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}