Trachyphyllia Open Brain Coral

$199.00

This individual Trachyphyllia Open Brain Coral is offered as WYSIWYG — the exact coral pictured is the one you will receive. Trachyphyllia (Open Brain Corals) are prized LPS species known for their thick, fleshy, folded tissue that inflates dramatically under good flow and lighting, showing off striking color contrast between the fold ridges and the…

Packing and shipping are charged per box, not per coral. The $15 packing fee covers the insulated box, heat or ice packs and the time it takes to pack live coral safely; overnight UPS is the carrier cost of getting it out of Key West alive. A box typically holds around five small frags, so adding compatible corals to the same shipment usually will not add another packing or shipping charge. Larger colonies, species that cannot share water, or extreme weather can require a second box. Orders over $399 ship free.

Florida: $30 overnight livestock shipping. Qualifying Florida livestock orders under 6 lb ship overnight for a flat $30, plus the $15 packing fee. Heavier or mixed shipments use our standard overnight rate, and orders over $399 ship free either way.

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SKU: LPS-WYSIWYGTRACHYP

Category: Trachyphyllia, WYSIWYG

Description

This individual Trachyphyllia Open Brain Coral is offered as WYSIWYG — the exact coral pictured is the one you will receive.

Trachyphyllia (Open Brain Corals) are prized LPS species known for their thick, fleshy, folded tissue that inflates dramatically under good flow and lighting, showing off striking color contrast between the fold ridges and the fleshy center. This piece displays vivid purple ridges surrounding a bright green center. In the wild, Trachyphyllia are typically found loose on sand beds, so they do best placed directly on sand or fine rubble rather than mounted to rock. They benefit from periodic target feeding of meaty foods for best growth and color.

CARE INFO:
Water Flow: Low to Medium
Lighting: Low to Medium
Feeding: Medium — benefits from periodic target feeding of meaty foods.
Placement: Place directly on sand bed or fine rubble in the lower to middle of the tank, away from strong direct flow.

CARE INFORMATION

Lighting	Low–Medium — PAR 50–150
Flow	Low–Moderate
Feeding	High — meaty foods 2–3× weekly
Placement	Sandbed or lower rockwork
Care level	Beginner–Intermediate
Water parameters	Salinity 1.025–1.026 · Temp 76–78°F · Alk 8–9 dKH · Ca 420–440 · Mg 1300–1400

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Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee

UPS Overnight, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We hold the box if the weather at either end puts the animals at risk.
Free shipping on livestock orders over $399 — WYSIWYG included. Under $399 ships overnight at $50. Box & handling $15.
Live arrival guaranteed. Photograph the animal in the sealed, unopened bag and send it to us within 4 hours of the delivery scan.
Approved claims are resolved with a replacement or store credit. We do not issue cash refunds on livestock.
Coverage is for condition on arrival and ends at acclimation.

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