🌟🌿 Wellsophyllia – Orange, Brown, and Green – Indonesia
Wellsophyllia sp. (often grouped under Trachyphyllia)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Vibrant Orange, Deep Brown, and Lush Green Stripes
Water Conditions: 24–27°C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom Level
Overview
The Wellsophyllia from Indonesia boasts a spectacular colour palette of orange, brown, and green hues, creating a dramatic focal point for your reef tank. With its thick, fleshy tissue, this coral adds both texture and colour to your aquascape, while the vibrant mix of orange, brown, and green colours brings an organic, natural beauty to the tank. As a hardy coral, it grows relatively well in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for both novice and experienced reef keepers alike.
This Wellsophyllia variety stands out due to its stunning contrast of colours, with the orange bringing warmth, the brown offering depth, and the green adding a refreshing pop to the display. It’s perfect for creating a bold, eye-catching centerpiece that will complement a wide range of other corals.
Care & Feeding
Wellsophyllia are primarily photosynthetic but will benefit from regular target feeding. Offering planktonic foods, such as mysis shrimp, or specialized coral blends will help maintain healthy tissue growth and vibrant colouration. Feed 1–2 times a week for optimal results.
Optimal Parameters
Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 2–10 ppm
Phosphate (PO4): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Place this Wellsophyllia on the sand bed or low to mid-level in your tank, in an area with gentle to moderate water flow. It prefers stable, indirect lighting and will thrive in a low-stress environment away from aggressive or stinging corals.
🌿🔥 A Burst of Colour – The Wellsophyllia in vibrant shades of orange, brown, and green is a striking addition to any reef tank. Its unique colouration and hardy nature make it a must-have for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.