Toxic Aussie Trachyphyllia (Open Brain Coral)
Transform Your Tank with Australian Color You Can't Ignore
Looking for a showstopper with genuine rarity? The Toxic Aussie Trachyphyllia is one of the most visually explosive LPS corals in the hobby — its vivid neon greens, electric blues, and toxic yellow-orange tones are the direct result of Australia's pristine, high-clarity reef systems. Australian-sourced Trachyphyllia are notoriously more vibrant and hardier than their Indo-Pacific counterparts, making this a true collector's piece for any serious reef tank.
This is a free-living, non-photosynthetic powerhouse that expands dramatically during feeding, often doubling in apparent size as its fleshy lobes inflate. Watching a well-fed Trachyphyllia open up under low flow is one of the most satisfying sights in the saltwater aquarium hobby. It's a rewarding specimen for intermediate to advanced aquarists who enjoy hands-on feeding — and it responds to that attention with increasingly bold coloration over time.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Toxic Aussie Open Brain Coral
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Current Size:Approx. 3–5 inches (expanded)
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Care Level:Moderate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive (sweeper tentacles at night; keep spaced from neighbors)
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Diet:Carnivorous — target feed 2–3x per week with meaty foods: mysis shrimp, chopped silversides, or LPS coral pellets
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution (maintain adequate spacing)
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | dKH 8–10 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1280–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow, low to moderate lighting
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Trachyphyllia we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced through CITES-compliant Australian aquaculture and export channels, then fully quarantined and conditioned in our Miami facility — arriving healthy, acclimated, and actively feeding before it ever leaves our care. When you buy Open Brain Coral online, this is the standard it should be held to.
