{"product_id":"rainbow-lobophyllia-2","title":"Rainbow Lobophyllia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobophyllia, commonly known as the lobed brain coral, is a familiar large polyp stony (LPS) coral in the reef aquarium hobby. This genus is known for its fleshy, inflated polyps that create a mounding or encrusting structure. This specimen exhibits a mix of colours across its surface, giving it the rainbow label commonly used in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, Lobophyllia forms large, roundish corallites with fleshy tissue that inflates substantially with water. The polyp tissue often displays a spectrum of colours, with reds, greens, oranges, and purples sometimes present on a single colony. At night, it may extend short sweeper tentacles from its perimeter, a defensive measure against neighbouring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, place Lobophyllia on the sandbed or a low rock structure where it receives low to moderate lighting, ideally in the 75-150 PAR range. It prefers gentle, indirect water flow that is just strong enough to keep detritus from settling on its surface without causing the polyps to retract. While photosynthetic, it benefits from occasional target feeding with meaty foods like mysis shrimp or specialized LPS pellets. Maintain stable water parameters with calcium at 400-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-12 dKH, and magnesium around 1300-1400 ppm. Due to its sweeper tentacles, it is important to provide ample space between it and other corals to prevent stinging.\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":42316458917943,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260710-O9HY","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/1a5dc066-8f81-4491-a92c-520c6a8a05ab-28-_MG_4369.png?v=1783711963","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/rainbow-lobophyllia-2","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}