Aussie Trachyphyllia

Aussie Trachyphyllia (Open Brain Coral)

Transform Your Tank with a Living Masterpiece from Australia

Looking for a showstopping centerpiece coral... The Aussie Trachyphyllia is one of the most visually dramatic large-polyp stony corals available in the hobby. Sourced from Australian waters, these specimens carry an extraordinary range of color morphs — electric reds, vivid greens, and deep purples that shift under reef lighting in ways that photos simply cannot capture. Their rarity and provenance make them a prized acquisition for serious reef tank collectors.

Trachyphyllia are free-living corals that should be placed on a soft sand bed rather than mounted on rock — they need room to fully expand their fleshy polyps, which can nearly double the skeleton's diameter when the specimen is happy and well-fed. They are rewarding to keep precisely because that full inflation is earned: stable water chemistry, targeted feeding, and a calm environment all contribute to a coral that visibly responds to great husbandry. For aquarists who love to engage with their saltwater aquarium on a deeper level, this species delivers daily satisfaction.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Open Brain Coral, Wellsophyllia
• Current Size: Varies by individual specimen — contact us for current stock sizing
• Care Level: Moderate (target feeding 2–3x per week strongly recommended)
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (produces sweeper tentacles at night; provide adequate spacing)
• Diet: Photosynthetic and carnivorous; target feed meaty foods such as mysis, silversides, or LPS pellets weekly
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (maintain distance from neighboring corals)
• Water Conditions: 72–78°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | low to moderate lighting | low to moderate flow

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Aussie Trachyphyllia we ship has been ethically sourced, quarantined, and conditioned at our Miami facility — fully acclimated, actively expanding, and accepting targeted feedings before it ever leaves our hands. When you buy open brain coral online from The Coral Boutique, you're receiving a specimen that's already thriving, not just surviving.