{"product_id":"purple-pink-lobophyllia-2","title":"Purple \u0026 Pink Lobophyllia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobophyllia are a classic large polyp stony coral, often called a lobo or brain coral. They bring a unique texture to a reef aquarium with their large, fleshy polyps. This particular specimen has deep purple tissue that contrasts with its lighter pink oral discs, a common combination for the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, Lobophyllia have a relatively slow growth rate, with individual polyps gradually expanding and sometimes merging into one another. The polyps inflate with water during the day, giving the coral a full, puffy appearance. At night, it may extend short feeder tentacles from the centre of each polyp to capture small food particles from the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best care, Lobophyllia should be placed on the sandbed or a low rock structure in an area of low to moderate water flow. The lighting should also be in the low to moderate range, typically between 75-150 PAR. While it is photosynthetic, it will benefit from occasional target feeding with meaty foods like mysis shrimp or specialised coral pellets. It is an aggressive coral with long sweeper tentacles that can harm its neighbours, so it requires ample space in the aquarium. Maintain standard reef parameters with calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium around 1300-1400 ppm. Acclimation should be done slowly, with a gradual ramp-up in lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hardy and relatively undemanding LPS coral, the Lobophyllia is a great way to add colour and form to the lower sections of a well-maintained aquarium. This is a WYSIWYG coral. The piece you see in the photo is the exact one you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285615480887,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260626-777I","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/21f173bb-c2cf-433f-a39f-3c35cff7749e-_MG_4025.png?v=1782491765","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/purple-pink-lobophyllia-2","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}