Common Names

Open Brain Coral, Pacific Rose Coral

Origin

Australia, Philippines

Description

Trachyphylliidae are solitary corals that are both attractive and unique.  Interestingly enough they begin life attached to something solid and as they grow detach and become free living.  Trachyphylliidae are relatively easy to care for.

Care Level: Easy

Placement: Bottom

Lighting: Low to Moderate

Flow: Low to Moderate

Conditions: 74°-83°, s.g. 1.023-1.025, Phosphates 0, Cal 400-430, dKH 8-11, Mag 1200-1350, Sr 8-10

Conditions & Placement

Trachyphylliidae should be placed lower in the aquarium in moderate light and gentle flow.  Care should be taken to place them where sand or debris will not collect on their surface.

Feeding

While photosynthesis is a primary source of nutrition Trachyphylliidae require daily feeding and will start to recede if not offered enough food.  Their feeder tentacles come out to night but will extend during the day when food is present.    Foods such as mysis, enriched brine shrimp, rotifers and cyclopeeze are all good food options for Trachyphylliidae.

Maintenance

Monthly water changes of 20% or bi-weekly water changes of at least 10% are suggested.

Warnings

Trachyphylliidae are peaceful and don’t have sweeper tentacles but care should be taken that their neighbors don’t harm them as they can’t defend themselves.