Trachyphyllia / open brain

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Trachyphyllia, or open brain coral, are free-living stony corals that sit on the sand in nature. They are colorful, fleshy and fairly easy, doing best in low to moderate light and gentle flow with regular feeding.

At a glance

Origin
Indo-Pacific
Adult size
Single colony, 4–8 in
Lifespan
Can live many years
Housing
Reef tank, sand bed, low to moderate light
Diet
Target-fed meaty foods
Best fit
Beginner to intermediate reefs
Species
Coral
Category
Aquatics
Registries
Mother colony ID
Papers
5 categories
HardinessFairly hardy
Tank sizeSmall tanks work
Water careStable reef parameters
Beginner fitGood first LPS

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Trachyphyllia need a sand bed, not rock, and can be damaged by strong flow. Their tissue can tear on sharp rock.

Common questions

Where should I place a Trachyphyllia?

On the sand bed, in low to moderate flow and light. Avoid rock, which can damage tissue.

Do they need CITES paperwork?

Yes. Stony corals, including Trachyphyllia, are CITES Appendix II, so imports need permits.

What should I check before buying, and should I quarantine?

Look for full, inflated tissue with no recession. Dip and quarantine new corals.

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Health tests to ask for
Pest dip recordedQuarantine completedMother colony certificate on fileSource system parameters on fileEncrusted and healed on the plug

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