Celestial Ember Trachyphyllia
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Fiery Red Base with Ethereal Purple Highlights and Iridescent Blue Accents
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Merulinidae
Lighting: Moderate to Low
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Low
Placement: Bottom
Overview
The Celestial Ember Trachyphyllia is a breathtaking masterpiece of nature, boasting a fiery red base interwoven with deep purple highlights and radiant blue accents. Its vivid coloration shimmers like a celestial flame under reef lighting, making it an unmissable focal point in any aquarium.
Native to the vibrant reefs of Indonesia, this Trachyphyllia thrives in stable, nutrient-rich environments. Its fleshy, flowing appearance adds movement and texture to your reef, while its peaceful nature allows it to coexist harmoniously with a wide range of tank mates.
Care & Feeding
The Celestial Ember Trachyphyllia is both hardy and low-maintenance, making it a great choice for aquarists of all levels. While it is photosynthetic, supplemental feedings of meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral pellets can enhance its vibrant colors and promote faster growth.
Keep water parameters stable, and ensure adequate levels of calcium and magnesium to support its skeletal structure and health. With proper care, its stunning colors will remain vivid and enchanting for years to come.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position the Celestial Ember Trachyphyllia on the sandy substrate at the bottom of your aquarium. It thrives in low water flow, allowing its fleshy polyps to expand fully without stress. Avoid placing it near aggressive corals to maintain its health and beauty.
Transform your reef with the mesmerizing beauty of the Celestial Ember Trachyphyllia—a coral that brings the brilliance of the cosmos into your underwater world.