Brain Root Coral

Lobophyllia corymbosa is a chunky, multi-lobed brain coral with thick, fleshy tissue and deep color — it looks like it weighs five pounds and commands attention on any sandbed. Bottom placement under moderate light with low flow; it doesn't want strong direct current, and gentle circulation across the surface is all it needs to stay clean and extended. The aggressive rating matters at night — Lobophyllia deploys long, filamentous mesenterial filaments that digest neighboring tissue on contact, so give it meaningful space from other stony corals. Feed directly every one to two weeks with meaty chunks or large mysis; Lobophyllia is a capable feeder with a wide mouth and responds well to being fed on a consistent schedule.