{"product_id":"teal-trachyphyllia-1","title":"Teal Trachyphyllia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Open Brain Coral, Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, is a classic large-polyp stony coral that has been a fixture in the hobby for decades. It's a free-living, solitary coral that doesn't form large colonies, making it a unique feature in a home reef. This specimen presents with a deep teal colouration across its fleshy tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its natural environment on soft, sandy seabeds, the Trachyphyllia develops its signature folded, figure-eight, or kidney-like shape. The coral's tissue inflates significantly with water throughout the day, giving it a full, billowy appearance that can often hide the underlying skeleton completely. At night, it may extend short sweeper tentacles from its perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful long-term care for a Trachyphyllia requires sandbed placement. It should never be placed on rockwork, which can abrade its soft tissue. It prefers low to moderate lighting, within a 75-150 PAR range, and low, indirect water flow. While it gains much of its energy from photosynthesis, it feeds eagerly on small meaty foods offered once or twice a week. Maintain stable water conditions with calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-10 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1400 ppm. Be sure to provide ample space between it and other corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-situated Trachyphyllia is an excellent focal point for the sandbed of an LPS-dominant or mixed reef aquarium. Its self-contained nature means it won't encroach on neighbouring corals, and its care requirements are straightforward in a stable system. It is a hardy coral once acclimated and established.\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":42359272800311,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260807-ZP38","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/6b2e2f78-eb4e-42a3-96dd-f6399a4237cd-_MG_4540.png?v=1786132114","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/teal-trachyphyllia-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}