Rainbow Lobophyllia Coral
$279.99
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$279.99
Regular price
$309.99
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Rainbow Lobophyllia Coral
$279.99
Sale price
$279.99
Regular price
$309.99
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Grow your corals with:
Care Level
Moderate
Lighting
Low–Moderate
Flow
Moderate, indirect
Placement
Low–Mid
Temperament
Aggressive (6–8 inches spacing)
Feeding
photosynthetic, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped shrimp, clam, krill, zooplankton, microplankton, coral-specific powdered foods
Rainbow Lobophyllia Coral FAQ's
Why does my Rainbow Lobophyllia Coral shift colors over time, and how can I keep the rainbow tones vivid?
Color shifts reflect light spectrum, intensity, and nutrient balance. Too much white/UV or very low nutrients can mute reds/oranges; overly blue-heavy light can push greens/teals. Aim for moderate PAR (100–150), balanced spectrum (12–18K), stable nitrate 5–15 ppm and phosphate 0.03–0.08 ppm. Feed small meaty foods weekly to support pigments. Avoid rapid changes; acclimate to new lighting over 2–3 weeks.
It inflates during the day but recedes at night—normal for Lobophyllia hemprichii?
Yes. This species often puffs up for light and recedes to extend feeders after dusk. Night shrinkage can look dramatic. If tissue remains tight and polyp feeders deploy, it’s healthy. Watch for exposed sharp septa or persistent daytime recession—signs of flow too high, stings from neighbors, or alkalinity swings. Adjust placement and verify stability before increasing feeding.
How aggressive is it, and what placement minimizes stings and tissue damage?
At night, sweepers can extend 10–15 cm. Place it on sand or an isolated rock “island” with a rubble buffer, giving 15–20 cm clearance from fleshy LPS and softies. Use moderate, indirect flow—enough to keep mucus from settling but not so strong that tissue rubs on the skeleton. Avoid abrasive substrates; a smooth sand bed reduces underside abrasion and recession.
How do I troubleshoot slow tissue loss from the base or a sudden “brown jelly” event?
For slow recession, check for shadowing, vermetid snail irritation, and parameter swings (especially alkalinity). Increase indirect flow, improve lighting reach, and remove irritants. For brown jelly: promptly siphon the slurry, perform an iodine dip, frag away healthy sections if needed, and increase aeration/flow. Temporarily reduce feeding to lower bacterial load. Maintain stable temp and alkalinity to prevent recurrence.
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WYSIWYG – you will receive the exact piece shown. Eggcrate is half inch. If second image is present it's of the mother colony.
WYSIWYG – you will receive the exact piece shown. Eggcrate is half inch.
SKU: INSTORE_BLUE_J54.071426
