💚 Emerald Wave Lobophyton – L WYSIWYG 💚
Lobophyton spp. (Ultra Green, Long Polyps – Collector Corals)
🔹 Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive (space generously to avoid neighboring coral stings)
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Colour Form: The Emerald Wave Lobophyton features long, flowing ultra-green polyps 🌿✨. Each coral displays dynamic movement in moderate flow, creating a natural wave-like effect in the reef. Perfect for collectors seeking vibrant, textured corals.
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Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
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Family: Alcyoniidae
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Lighting: Moderate (enhances the rich green coloration and polyp extension)
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Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
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Water Flow: Moderate — enough to create natural swaying motion without stressing tissue
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Placement: Mid reef zones
🧬 Overview
The Emerald Wave Lobophyton is a premium collector soft coral, prized for its long, flowing polyps and vivid green coloration. Its gentle waving motion adds dynamic elegance to any reef display.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
Primarily photosynthetic, but benefits from target feeding 1–2 times per week with mysis, krill, or enriched microplankton. Regular amino acid and trace element supplementation keeps colors vibrant and polyps healthy.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Mid reef zones with moderate, indirect flow. Under actinic lighting, the ultra-green long polyps create a mesmerizing, wave-like centerpiece.
📸 WYSIWYG Note
Sold as WYSIWYG — 3 corals available, and the exact specimens photographed are the ones you will receive, ensuring premium quality, vivid coloration, and individuality.