{"product_id":"trachyphyllia-c1","title":"Trachyphyllia (C1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrachyphyllia Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open Brain Coral, Folded Brain Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrachyphyllia geoffroyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrachyphyllia is a beautiful large-polyp stony (LPS) coral known for its vibrant colors, fleshy tissue, and distinctive brain-like folds. It can be found in colors such as green, red, orange, pink, purple, and combinations of several colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a relatively hardy LPS coral and can be an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced reef keepers when provided with stable water conditions and appropriate feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to moderate lighting is generally recommended. Around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–150 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well. Avoid placing it directly under very strong light, especially when first introducing it to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tissue should gently move in the current, but the coral should not be blasted directly by a powerhead. Strong flow can prevent it from fully extending or damage its delicate tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace Trachyphyllia on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whenever possible. Give it plenty of space because it can expand significantly when fully inflated. Avoid placing rocks or other corals where they can rub against its fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24–27°C (75–81°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.0–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–9 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–15 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most important factor is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than maintaining a single exact number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrachyphyllia benefits greatly from supplemental feeding. It can obtain energy from its symbiotic algae, but regular feeding can encourage growth and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer small pieces of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, reef foods, or LPS coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed gently when the coral’s feeding tentacles are extended. Avoid allowing aggressive fish or shrimp to steal the food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrachyphyllia is generally peaceful but can develop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweeper tentacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially at night. Leave adequate space between it and neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing aggressive corals directly beside it, and make sure its fleshy tissue cannot come into contact with sharp rocks or other corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Care Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA healthy Trachyphyllia should regularly expand and develop a full, fleshy appearance. If it remains tightly contracted, becomes damaged, or its tissue begins to recede, check \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater stability, flow, lighting, and potential irritation from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low–Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low–Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48909192659083,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/FullSizeRender.heic?v=1786548426","url":"https:\/\/ca9ea5-6d.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/trachyphyllia-c1","provider":"Inverts Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}