Ultra Trachy

Trachyphyllia (Ultra Grade)

Transform Your Tank with a Living Masterpiece Worth Collecting

Looking for a showpiece coral that turns heads... The Ultra Trachyphyllia is one of the most visually striking LPS corals available in the reef hobby today. Known for its intense, multi-layered coloration — think electric reds, vivid greens, bold purples, and neon pinks often swirling in the same colony — "Ultra" grade specimens are hand-selected for exceptional color saturation that sets them apart from standard Trachys. These are not common finds, and when you buy Trachyphyllia online at this tier, you're investing in something genuinely rare.

Trachyphyllia are fleshy, free-spawning brain corals that expand dramatically under proper flow and lighting, often more than doubling their skeletal footprint as their tissue puffs out during feeding and peak extension. They are deeply rewarding for intermediate to advanced reef keepers — patient, expressive, and visually dynamic throughout the day. Place them on a sandy substrate with low to moderate flow and watch them become the centerpiece of your saltwater aquarium that every visitor immediately notices.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Open Brain Coral / Trachyphyllia
• Current Size: Ultra Grade — size varies per specimen; listed individually
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive — possesses sweeper tentacles; keep space between neighboring corals
• Diet: Photosynthetic (Zooxanthellae); benefits from supplemental target feeding of meaty foods (mysis, chopped marine proteins) 2–3x weekly
• Reef Safe: Yes — with caution; maintain adequate spacing from adjacent corals
• Water Conditions: Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alkalinity 8–10 dKH | Calcium 400–450 ppm | Magnesium 1280–1350 ppm

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Ultra Trachy that leaves The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it is actively extending and responding well before we ever consider shipping. You receive a specimen that is stable, acclimated, and ready to thrive — not a stressed coral fresh off a chain.