🧡🌊 Ember Glow Lobophyllia – WYSIWYG (Size S)
Lobophyllia hemprichii – Vibrant Orange Ultra Morph
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (keep space between corals)
Colour Form: A vivid bright orange Lobophyllia with a glowing, ember-like tone and subtle golden undertones that intensify under blue/actinic light. The coral’s fleshy lobes inflate fully, showcasing smooth ridges and a molten texture that captures light beautifully.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Moderate
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Sandbed or lower reef zones
🧬 Overview
The Ember Glow Lobophyllia is a small but striking coral that adds an intense burst of colour and life to any reef aquarium. Its compact size and strong fluorescence make it ideal for nano and mixed reefs alike.
Each specimen glows with a rich orange hue reminiscent of burning embers — a perfect balance of warmth and elegance. Despite its small size, it inflates impressively and holds its colour well under a range of lighting conditions.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
While primarily photosynthetic, this coral benefits from occasional target feeding with small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or reef roids once or twice a week. Regular supplementation of calcium, magnesium, and trace elements supports steady growth and vibrant pigmentation.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8–11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 2–10 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.02–0.08 ppm |
📍 Placement
Place on a soft sandbed or stable flat surface with gentle, indirect flow to allow full polyp expansion. Avoid direct light transitions and aggressive neighbours.