ULTRA AUSSIE TRACHYPHILLIA

Transform Your Tank with an Australian Open-Brain Showpiece

Looking for a true statement piece for your reef tank? Exclusively curated at The Coral Boutique, this Ultra Aussie Trachyphyllia — better known as the Australian Open Brain Coral — brings a rare combination of fluorescent color zoning and fleshy, wave-like folds that few saltwater aquarium specimens can match. Sourced from Australian waters, this rare coral displays striking multi-color gradients across its oral disc, often blending vivid greens, pinks, reds, and golds in a single specimen, making it an instant centerpiece for any reef tank or home aquarium.

This marine specimen is offered as a healthy, established frag, already showing strong polyp extension and color saturation under proper reef lighting. Trachyphyllia are prized in the saltwater aquarium hobby for their large, fleshy mouths and slow, deliberate movement as they inflate and deflate throughout the day — a mesmerizing behavior that rewards patient observation. Because they're semi-aggressive feeders with sweeper tentacles, they carve out their own space on the sandbed, making them a rewarding and relatively low-maintenance addition for aquarists building a true reef tank showpiece collection.

Quick Stats & Care Guide Common Name: Ultra Aussie Trachyphyllia / Australian Open Brain Coral Current Size: Frag (Approx. 1.5–2.5 inches) Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive (Requires open sandbed space, away from other corals) Diet: Photosynthetic (via zooxanthellae) with supplemental feedings of meaty foods like mysis shrimp and coral pellets Reef Safe: Yes, with proper spacing Water Conditions: 76-80°F, dKH 8-11, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.026, low-to-moderate flow and lighting

Why Buy From The Coral Boutique? At The Coral Boutique, we specialize in ethically sourced, healthy, and exceptionally rare saltwater aquarium specimens. When you purchase from us, you can rest assured that your new addition has been carefully quarantined, conditioned, and is eating well before it ever ships to your door.