{"product_id":"red-green-symphyllia-coral-1","title":"Red \u0026 Green Symphyllia Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eSymphyllia is a classic large-polyp stony coral, often called a Closed Brain Coral. It has been a long-standing favourite in the reef aquarium hobby for its bold, fleshy appearance and wide range of colours. This specimen shows a nice contrast of red and green across its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, Symphyllia forms a low, encrusting, or dome-shaped colony with deep valleys. The tissue is thick and puffy, and can retract if disturbed or if flow is too direct. At night, it may extend short feeder tentacles from the centre of its mouths. The colour patterning on this piece mixes areas of deep red with a contrasting green, giving it a distinct look under aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, place Symphyllia on the sandbed or a flat, low-lying rock. It needs moderate, indirect water flow—just enough to keep the tissue clean without causing it to pull back from the skeleton. A moderate light level, around 100-200 PAR, is usually sufficient. Like most LPS corals, it will benefit from stable alkalinity (8-9 dKH), calcium (420-440 ppm), and magnesium (1300-1400 ppm). It is an aggressive coral that can extend long sweeper tentacles at night, so be sure to leave at least 10-15 cm of space between it and any neighbouring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defined placement on the sandbed or low rockwork makes it a predictable grower and a solid anchor point in an LPS-dominant system. Because of its aggressive nature, planning its location from the start ensures a peaceful reef in the long term. It is a hardy coral that, once settled, is a reliable and rewarding resident in a stable aquarium.\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":42285627834423,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260626-L4X5","price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/cff3653c-62da-4ce7-8812-20210b17f197-_MG_4094.png?v=1782494696","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/red-green-symphyllia-coral-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}