Genus:
LobophylliaLobed Brain Coral Flat Brain Coral Open Brain Coral Meat Coral Modern Coral Large Flower Coral. 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.
Common Species
Common Names
Light Intensity & Water Current
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.
