{"product_id":"green-lobophyllia-coral","title":"Green Lobophyllia Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUICK STATS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS \/ Lobophyllia \/ Lobed Brain Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthetic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to Middle \/ Sandbed or Lower Rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate \/ Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, Indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Varies by Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Max Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colony Growth Depends on Stability, Feeding, Space, Lighting, and Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN LOBOPHYLLIA CORAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Lobophyllia Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a colorful fleshy LPS coral known for its thick inflated tissue, lobed brain structure, and bright mixed-color patterning. Depending on the specimen and lighting, it may show combinations of red, orange, green, teal, blue, purple, pink, yellow, gold, maroon, burgundy, or rainbow-style marbling across the ridges, valleys, mouths, and outer tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia Corals are popular because they make excellent lower-placement showpieces in mixed reefs and LPS gardens. Their inflated tissue, deep grooves, and multicolor contrast give them a bold presence without needing intense SPS-style lighting or harsh flow. They are dramatic enough to look premium, but not so delicate that they require a candlelit apology every time alkalinity shifts slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green Lobophyllia Coral is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it also benefits from occasional feeding. Regular feeding with small meaty foods can help support tissue fullness, coloration, recovery, and long-term health. A well-settled Lobo may show feeding tentacles after lights dim or when food is in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coral is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Lobophyllia can damage nearby corals through direct contact, feeding tentacles, or tissue expansion. It can also be damaged by aggressive neighbors. Give it space from other corals, especially stinging LPS such as torches, hammers, frogspawn, chalices, favias, and galaxea. It may look like a soft reef pillow, but underneath that tissue is a skeleton and a quiet willingness to become expensive drama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Image is a representation of what to expect. The coral you receive may vary slightly in size, ridge shape, tissue inflation, color pattern, mouth color, marbling, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum aquarium size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-30 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for Lobophyllia Coral, though larger mature reef systems are preferred. Larger aquariums provide better stability, more placement options, and more space for full tissue expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia can expand significantly when healthy, so placement space matters. Do not wedge it into tight rockwork or place it where fleshy tissue can rub against sharp surfaces. This coral is not built for cramped real estate. It is built to sit there looking expensive and making the sandbed more interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia Coral is best placed on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandbed or lower rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where it receives low to moderate lighting and gentle indirect flow. Sandbed placement is often ideal because it protects the fleshy tissue from rock abrasion and gives the coral room to inflate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandbed Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually a strong option. Place the coral on a clean, stable area where it will not be buried, flipped, or irritated by sand movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower rockwork can work if the surface is smooth, stable, and does not press into the coral’s fleshy tissue. Avoid sharp rock edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Space:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave room around the coral for full expansion. Lobophyllia may inflate beyond the visible skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave several inches between this coral and nearby corals. Lobophyllia can sting or irritate neighbors, and aggressive neighbors can damage its tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid High SPS Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not place this coral in intense light and strong direct flow meant for Acropora. That is not premium care. That is fleshy coral bullying with equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER PARAMETERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia Coral needs stable reef conditions. Stability is more important than chasing exact numbers. Sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, or lighting can cause poor inflation, fading, tissue recession, mouth gaping, or long-term decline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75-79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1-8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024-1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8-10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400-450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1250-1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-15 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.03-0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia are stony corals, so calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium still matter. They are not usually fast skeleton builders, but unstable chemistry can still cause stress. Slow growth does not mean zero standards, annoyingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid ultra-low nutrient systems with this coral. Lobophyllia often look better and inflate more fully with some available nutrients and occasional feeding. Sterile reef water may sound clean, but to fleshy LPS it can feel like being asked to thrive inside a polished desert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia Coral generally prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A general target range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-150 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well for many Lobophyllia corals, with many specimens doing well around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80-120 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once settled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate PAR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-100 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if newly added, especially if the coral is freshly shipped or coming from lower light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once settled, many Lobophyllia Corals do well around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-150 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradual Acclimation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Increase light slowly over several days to weeks. Sudden increases can cause bleaching, shrinking, fading, or refusal to inflate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Lobophyllia often show their best red, orange, green, teal, blue, purple, pink, gold, yellow, and marbled contrast under low-to-moderate reef lighting with a blue-heavy spectrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Much Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signs may include bleaching, faded color, tight tissue, gaping mouth, tissue recession, or repeated shrinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Little Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signs may include dull coloration, reduced feeding response, weak inflation, or slow decline over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not place a fresh Lobophyllia directly under a light cannon because the colors looked expensive. That is not reef keeping. That is using photons as a blunt instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER FLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia Coral prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Flow should be enough to keep debris from settling on the coral, but not so strong that the fleshy tissue is pulled tightly against the skeleton or kept retracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOW RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate, indirect, gently varied flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Direct Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong direct flow can cause poor inflation, tissue irritation, exposed skeleton, or recession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Dead Spots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Too little flow can allow detritus to collect in the valleys, around the mouths, or between inflated folds of tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch Tissue Movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Healthy flow should create gentle movement without causing the coral to fold, whip, or stay tightly contracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower flow briefly during target feeding if needed so the coral can capture food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is gentle water movement, not power-washing the coral like patio furniture. Somehow, in reef keeping, this distinction remains necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia Coral is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it benefits strongly from occasional feeding. Feeding can help support tissue inflation, coloration, recovery, and long-term condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIMARY DIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthesis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate reef lighting provides baseline energy through symbiotic zooxanthellae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer small meaty foods when feeding tentacles are visible or when the mouths show a feeding response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen Food:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped shrimp, chopped clam, chopped scallop, reef blends, and other small marine-based foods can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepared Coral Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS pellets, soft sinking pellets, powdered coral foods, and suspended coral nutrition may be accepted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmino Acids \/ Coral Nutrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amino acids and LPS coral supplements can be used carefully in established systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use small pieces. Large chunks can be rejected, regurgitated, or rot before digestion, because even a brain coral does not need a steak dinner. Shocking restraint from the animal kingdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEEDING FREQUENCY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-2 times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for maintenance and condition. More frequent feeding may increase tissue fullness or growth, but it can also raise nutrients if the aquarium cannot process the added food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn down flow briefly during feeding if needed. Allow the coral time to grab and swallow food before restoring normal flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophyllia Coral works well in mixed reef and LPS-focused aquariums when placed with proper spacing, gentle flow, moderate light, and protection from aggressive neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMMON TANK MATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef-safe fish such as clownfish, gobies, blennies, wrasses, cardinalfish, firefish, tangs, anthias, and other peaceful to semi-peaceful community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish known to nip fleshy LPS corals, such as some angelfish, butterflyfish, puffers, filefish, and certain triggers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally safe with cleaner shrimp, snails, hermit crabs, and other common reef invertebrates. Some shrimp may steal food during target feeding because tiny crustacean crime is apparently part of the reef ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep away from aggressive corals such as torches, hammers, frogspawn, galaxea, favias, chalices, acans, hydnophora, and other stinging LPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLPS Garden Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be used as a centerpiece in an LPS garden, but do not allow neighboring coral tissue or sweepers to touch it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandbed Neighbors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave enough open sandbed around the coral for full expansion. Lobophyllia may inflate beyond the visible skeleton, because apparently “personal space” also applies to reef brains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEHAVIORAL NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive. It may damage or be damaged by nearby corals through tissue contact, feeding tentacles, or nighttime extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fleshy lobed brain coral growth over a hard calcium carbonate skeleton. Growth is usually slow to moderate depending on feeding, stability, and specimen condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May show red, orange, yellow, gold, green, teal, blue, purple, pink, burgundy, maroon, or mixed marbled patterning depending on the specimen, lighting, nutrients, and photography conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Lobophyllia may show strong color contrast, bright marbling, unusual patterning, and bold fleshy structure. Exact appearance varies widely between individual specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulticolor Patterning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green specimens may show marbling, streaking, rings, contrasting mouths, colored ridges, or mixed valley coloration. No two pieces are exactly the same, because apparently even coral decided mass production was beneath it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Inflation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Healthy Lobophyllia should inflate with full fleshy tissue when settled. Poor inflation may indicate too much light, too much flow, unstable parameters, pests, irritation, or hunger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouth Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The mouth or mouths should usually remain closed or only open during feeding. A persistently gaping mouth can be a stress sign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Tentacles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feeding tentacles may appear at night or when food is in the water. This is normal and useful for target feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkeleton Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid placing the coral where fleshy tissue is pressed against sharp rock, coral skeletons, or rough frag racks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Recession:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Receding tissue can be caused by excessive light, harsh flow, unstable alkalinity, aggression, pests, starvation, or physical damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Shifts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lobophyllia can shift coloration under different lighting intensity and spectrum. A multicolor specimen may look different under white-heavy, blue-heavy, LED, or T5 lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This coral is not usually a fast grower. Expect long-term stability, tissue health, and gradual growth rather than dramatic expansion overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral dipping before introduction may be used carefully with coral-safe dips according to product instructions. Avoid harsh dips, extended dips, or aggressive handling that could damage the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePest Awareness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect carefully for flatworms, nudibranchs, algae, vermetid snails, sponge growth, tissue damage, and other hitchhikers before placing into the display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrag Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle by the underside, base, or skeleton whenever possible. Avoid touching, squeezing, or scraping the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement Reality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This coral can become a bold multicolor centerpiece, but it needs room, gentle flow, stable water, and careful handling. It looks like a soft reef pillow, but underneath is a skeleton and a quiet capacity for expensive disappointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCLIMATION PROCESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis acclimation method helps reduce stress by gradually introducing the coral to your aquarium’s temperature, lighting, and water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. DIM THE LIGHTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn down aquarium lights or place the coral in a shaded lower area at first. This helps reduce stress while the coral adjusts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. FLOAT THE BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloat the sealed bag in the aquarium for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow the temperature in the bag to equalize with the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. OPEN BAG, ADD CORAL TO CONTAINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully open the bag and transfer the coral and shipping water into a clean container. Handle the coral by the base or skeleton rather than touching, squeezing, or scraping the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. ACCLIMATE USING TANK WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd small amounts of tank water to the container every few minutes for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid exposing the coral tissue to air longer than necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. CORAL DIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a coral-safe dip carefully according to the product instructions. Keep the dip gentle and avoid excessive time in dip solution. Inspect carefully for pests, algae, sponge growth, tissue damage, and hitchhikers before the coral enters your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. TRANSFER CORAL TO AQUARIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the coral on the sandbed or a smooth lower area with gentle indirect flow and lower lighting at first. Discard the shipping and dip water. Do not pour shipping water or dip water into your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. LIGHT ACCLIMATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the coral to adjust gradually over several days to weeks before moving it into brighter light. 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