Trachyphyllia Geoffroyi
$250.00
🧠 Neon Twist Trachyphyllia
This ultra-bright Trachyphyllia features electric green ridges streaked with deep blue highlights, creating a hypnotic swirl of color and texture. Known for its fleshy folds and striking fluorescence under actinic lighting, this showpiece coral adds movement and drama to any reef.
Easy to care for and incredibly photogenic, this Trachy is a must-have centerpiece for reefers who love bold color and soft, sculptural corals.
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- 5-6" across
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Description
Trachyphyllia Coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi), commonly known as Open Brain Coral, is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral known for its vibrant colors and fleshy, meaty appearance. It’s a favorite in many reef aquariums due to its relatively easy care and stunning aesthetic.
🔍 Description
- Common Names: Open Brain Coral, Trachy, Folded Brain Coral, Wellsophyllia (older synonym)
- Scientific Name: Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
- Family: Merulinidae
- Origin: Indo-Pacific (Red Sea, Australia, Fiji, Tonga)
- Shape: Dome-shaped, often lobed or folded, with large fleshy polyps
- Coloration: Bright green, red, orange, pink, blue, metallic hues; often striped or multi-colored
🛠️ Care Requirements
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
| Lighting | Moderate to low PAR (50–150) |
| Flow | Low to moderate, indirect |
| Placement | Sandbed preferred |
| Tank Size | 20+ gallons (more stable parameters) |
| Temperature | 24–27°C / 75–81°F |
| Salinity | 1.025 SG |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| Alkalinity | 8–12 dKH |
| Calcium | 400–450 ppm |
| Magnesium | 1250–1350 ppm |
🍽️ Feeding
- Photosynthetic: Yes, contains zooxanthellae (sustains via light)
- Supplemental Feeding: Benefits from occasional feedings of:
- Mysis shrimp
- Brine shrimp
- Reef roids
- LPS-specific coral foods
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