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Trachyphyllia coral are large polyp stony (LPS) corals in the family Merulinidae. They have been called Trachy (Trachyphyllia) or Wellsos (Wellsophyllias), but are now designated as Trachphyllia Geoffroyi. Trachys are found in vibrant colors and many of them have a wide range of different colors mixed together making them a prize for any saltwater reef tank. Trachys are considered difficult and should be kept by experienced reef keepers.
Trachys like moderate light in the range of 100 – 150 par. They like being on the sand or substrate bed so you need to think about light at the bottom of the tank. They may hurt themselves if put on the rocks. Even if on the bottom, too much light is more of problem than too little. So, if you can, start with less light and slowly acclimate to more light.
Trachys benefit from spot feeding ever so often.
Water flow for Trachys should be moderate and indirect – enough to keep them clean and to bring them food. Too much flow can damage their tissue and limit their ability to feed.
Trachys can be a bit aggressive (but not terribly so) as they have sweeper tentacles that get bigger over time. Best to give them 4 – 5 inches to the next coral.
Water Chemistry: PH 8.0 – 8.4, Nitrate 5 – 10, Phosphate 0.05 – 0.1, Alkalinity 8 0 9 dKh, and Calcium 400 – 450.
The picture is the exact piece of coral you will receive (WYSIWYG).
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Trachyphyllia coral are large polyp stony (LPS) corals in the family Merulinidae. They have been called Trachy (Trachyphyllia) or Wellsos (Wellsophyllias), but are now designated as Trachphyllia Geoffroyi. Trachys are found in vibrant colors and many of them have a wide range of different colors mixed together making them a prize for any saltwater reef tank. Trachys are considered difficult and should be kept by experienced reef keepers.
Trachys like moderate light in the range of 100 – 150 par. They like being on the sand or substrate bed so you need to think about light at the bottom of the tank. They may hurt themselves if put on the rocks. Even if on the bottom, too much light is more of problem than too little. So, if you can, start with less light and slowly acclimate to more light.
Trachys benefit from spot feeding ever so often.
Water flow for Trachys should be moderate and indirect – enough to keep them clean and to bring them food. Too much flow can damage their tissue and limit their ability to feed.
Trachys can be a bit aggressive (but not terribly so) as they have sweeper tentacles that get bigger over time. Best to give them 4 – 5 inches to the next coral.
Water Chemistry: PH 8.0 – 8.4, Nitrate 5 – 10, Phosphate 0.05 – 0.1, Alkalinity 8 0 9 dKh, and Calcium 400 – 450.
The picture is the exact piece of coral you will receive (WYSIWYG).
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