Lobophyllia hemprichii
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| Species | Lobophyllia hemprichii |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Required Lighting | Moderate - High |
| Temp. | 72-78F |
| Placement | All |
| Coloration | Various |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.023 - 1.025 |
| Water Hardness | Hard |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Flow | Medium |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Open Brain Coral, Lobed Brain Coral, Colored Brain Coral, Carpet Brain Coral, Flat Brain Coral, Meat Coral, Modern Coral, Large Flower Coral
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This is a semi-aggressive coral and will sting other corals with its sweeping tentacles, so it should be placed with this in mind. Do not keep with fish or inverts that may nip at it.
[edit] Diet
- This coral feeds mostly on zooxanthellae hosted within its body through photosynthesis. It will benefit from occasional supplementary feedings of micro-plankton and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed micro-plankton and brine shrimp when its tentacles are out in the evenings.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- There are various colour variations for this coral including brown, grey, green, orange, red and tan.
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