Aussie Trachyphyllia

Aussie Trachyphyllia (Open Brain Coral)

Transform Your Tank with a Living Masterpiece from Australia

Looking for a showstopping centerpiece coral... The Australian Trachyphyllia is one of the most visually striking LPS corals in the hobby — sourced directly from Australian waters where strict collection standards produce specimens of exceptional quality and color. Vibrant reds, electric greens, and rich purples radiate from its deeply folded tissue, making each piece genuinely one-of-a-kind. This is not a coral you find on every shelf, and serious reef keepers know the difference.

The Aussie Trachyphyllia is a free-living coral that rests on the sandbed, expanding dramatically under proper conditions to reveal its full, fleshy profile. It feeds actively on meaty foods — mysis, krill, and chopped seafood — making target feeding a deeply satisfying part of reef keeping. This species rewards patient aquarists with steady growth, bold color expression, and a living, breathing presence that commands attention in any saltwater aquarium.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Aussie Open Brain Coral
• Current Size: Varies — contact us for current stock sizing
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (capable of sweeper tentacle extension at night)
• Diet: Photosynthetic and carnivorous — target feed 2–3x weekly with mysis, krill, or finely chopped meaty foods
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (allow adequate space between neighboring corals)
• Water Conditions: 72–78°F, salinity 1.025, pH 8.1–8.4, alkalinity 8–9.5 dKH, low to moderate lighting and low to moderate flow

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Trachyphyllia we ship is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned at our Miami facility until it is eating well and acclimated to aquarium life — because The Coral Boutique does not cut corners on the health of what we send to your reef tank.