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Lobophyllia
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Lobophyllia

Lobophyllia hemprichii

Key facts

  • Temperature23–27 °C
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Adult size40 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • WaterMarine
  • Reef safeYes

Full profile

Type
LPS
Family
Lobophylliidae
Origin
Indo-Pacific, Red Sea
Size
15 – 40 cm
Temperature
23 – 27°C
pH
8.1 – 8.4
Salinity
1.023 – 1.026
Ca / KH / Mg
Ca 380–420, KH 8–10, Mg 1250–1350
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Light
low-to-medium (PAR 50–150)
Current
low – medium
Aggressiveness
average (nighttime sweeping tentacles)
Feeding
photosynthesis; nighttime feeding recommended
Reef Safe
✅ Yes

Notes: Massive coral with large, fleshy polyps: green, red, brown, blue. Very hardy. Can be placed on the substrate in low-light conditions. Responds very well to nighttime feeding with mysis. Very suitable for reef beginners.

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