Collection: Open Brain Coral (trachyphyllia)

The Trachyphyllia Brain Coral is also referred to as a Folded Brain, or Open Brain Coral and is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It may have a folded, or figure-eight shape. There are two common species of Trachphyllia: T. geoffroyi and T. radiata. The T. radiata, which is usually more convoluted in appearance and has fused walls, was formerly called Wellsophyllia radiata, but the genus Wellsophyllia has now been eliminated. They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting neighboring corals.