Coral Profile

Wellsophyllia

Trachyphyllia radiata

Also known as: Wellso, Radiata Brain

LPSintermediate

Type

LPS

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

low

Flow

low

Notes

Larger and more deeply convoluted than Open Brain Coral, folded fleshy tissue with electric green centres and red exterior. Sits on the sand, NOT on rock. Spot-feed weekly with mysis. Some taxonomists merge this with Trachyphyllia geoffroyi.

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