What lighting does Trachyphyllia geoffroyi need?

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi (Open Brain) requires Moderate lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Trachyphyllia geoffroyi need?

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi (Open Brain) thrives with Moderate water flow.

Where should I place Trachyphyllia geoffroyi in my reef tank?

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi (Open Brain) does best in the bottom of the aquarium.

Is Trachyphyllia geoffroyi aggressive?

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi (Open Brain) has a semi-aggressive temperament.

How hard is Trachyphyllia geoffroyi to keep?

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi (Open Brain) is considered Moderate difficulty.

What family does Trachyphyllia geoffroyi belong to?

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi belongs to the family Merulinidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 207495.

LPS

Trachyphyllia geoffroyi

Open Brain

Fleshy free-living brain. Place on sand — never on rock. Feed meaty foods 2x/week.

Also known as

Open Brain Brain Coral

Genus Trachyphyllia

Family Merulinidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 207495

Feeding Target Feed

Fragging Natural Split

Moderate Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Moderate

Flow

Moderate

Placement

bottom

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: LiveAquaria 12 observations across 2 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria PRIMARY	Moderate	Moderate	bottom	semi-aggressive	Moderate	10
AllCorals Ref	Low-Moderate	Low	bottom	semi-aggressive	moderate	2

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$299.99 — $389.99

Average

$322.49

Data Points

vs LPS Avg

+118%

colony

$299.99 — $389.99

avg $344.99 · 2 listings

Prices in USD from 1 source across the coral marketplace.

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