Lobophyllia Coral Profile

Genus:

Lobophyllia

Common Species

L. corymbosa

L. hataii

L. hemprichii

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Common Names

Lobed Brain Coral

Flat Brain Coral

Open Brain Coral

Meat Coral

Modern Coral

Large Flower Coral.

Light Intensity & Water Current

Bright direct light and calm currents are preferred for this coral.

However if minimally adequate light and water movement is provided, it will grow well in a tank.

Foods & Feeding

This coral normally feeds actively at night, however the tentacles occasionally extend during the day and readily take food offerings.

Notes:

This coral feeds almost exclusively on zooplankton and bacterioplankton which consists of free-living bacteria, detritus, particulate organic matter (POM) and suspended organic matter (SOM).

Lobophyllia are not normally aggressive towards other corals, however there have been reports of sweeper tentacles being formed when they come in contact with other corals.