🌑🌕✨ Trachyphyllia sp. “Solar Eclipse Beige”
Solar Eclipse Trachyphyllia – Soft Beige Base with Dark Central Halo (Colony · WYSIWYG / Cut to Order)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Solar Eclipse Beige is a high-end Trachyphyllia displaying a soft beige to sand-toned base with a distinct darker halo or ring around the mouth, creating a natural “eclipse” effect. The contrast is subtle yet powerful — refined, organic, and highly elegant. Under blue lighting, the central halo deepens while the beige base glows softly, giving the coral depth and a calm, luxurious presence.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–9, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Merulinidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 40–100)
Water Flow: Low, gentle, indirect
Placement: Sandbed only
Type: WYSIWYG Colony / Cut to Order
🧬 Overview
The Solar Eclipse Beige Trachyphyllia is a collector-grade open brain coral prized for its natural elegance and striking central contrast. The dark halo against the creamy-beige background creates a focal point that draws the eye without overpowering the layout.
Its thick, inflated tissue, wide oral disc and clean colour separation make it ideal for high-end sandbed displays, minimalist aquascapes and negative-space designs.
Each specimen is selected for:
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Clean beige base with defined dark central halo
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Thick, fleshy tissue and strong inflation
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Symmetrical shape and healthy oral disc
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Proven stability and acclimation in reef conditions
A premium option for reefers who appreciate natural tones, structure and refined contrast over loud colours.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Trachyphyllia respond very well to target feeding and will show improved inflation, colour depth and growth.
Feed 1–2× weekly with:
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Mysis, chopped shrimp, krill
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LPS pellets
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Meaty frozen blends
Best fed after lights out for maximum feeding response.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.05–0.15 ppm |
📍 Placement
Place directly on the sandbed, away from rockwork to avoid tissue damage.
Ensure gentle, indirect flow so the tissue can fully inflate without disturbance.
Pairs beautifully with:
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Gold & Grey, Orange & Blue, and Ultra Orange Yumas
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Acanthastrea and Micromussa
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Chalices with dark bases
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Euphyllia gardens as a soft visual anchor
🌑🌕✨ Trachyphyllia “Solar Eclipse Beige”
Soft beige base. Dark eclipse halo. Thick, luxurious tissue.
A premium Trachyphyllia for reefers who value subtle drama, elegance and natural beauty.