🧡💚🪸 lobophyllia sp. “Tropical Inferno” – WYSIWYG
Signature Coral – Ultra Green & Orange Brain Coral
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (short sweeper tentacles)
Colour Form: Vibrant neon-green valleys contrasted by fiery orange ridges and glowing highlights. Under actinic lighting, the colours intensify dramatically, creating a molten tropical appearance.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 50–150)
Water Flow: Low to Moderate, indirect
Placement: Sandbed to Mid Reef
Type: WYSIWYG
🧬 Overview
The Symphyllia “Tropical Inferno” is a stunning collector-grade brain coral featuring a striking blend of fluorescent green and fiery orange colouration. Its deeply folded valleys and fleshy ridges create exceptional depth and texture, giving the colony a bold three-dimensional appearance from every angle.
The vivid green centres glow intensely beneath blue-spectrum lighting, while the bright orange ridges create dramatic contrast throughout the colony. This combination produces a spectacular tropical colour palette that instantly becomes a focal point within any reef aquarium.
Known for their hardy nature and impressive visual impact, Symphyllia corals are among the most rewarding large-polyp stony corals available to reef keepers seeking vibrant colour and substantial presence.
Selected for:
• Intense green and orange colour contrast
• Exceptional fluorescence under actinic lighting
• Thick fleshy collector-grade tissue
• Large showpiece growth form
• Premium WYSIWYG specimen
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Symphyllia benefit from both photosynthesis and supplemental feeding.
Recommended feeding:
• Mysis shrimp
• Chopped marine foods
• LPS pellets
• Reef nutrition blends
Regular feeding often promotes faster growth, increased tissue expansion, and enhanced colour intensity.
📈 Optimal Parameters
Parameter | Ideal Range
Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5
Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm
📍 Placement
Place on the sandbed or lower rockwork in areas with gentle to moderate water movement. Avoid strong direct flow, allowing the fleshy tissue to fully expand and display its best colouration.
🧡💚🪸 Lobophyllia sp. “Tropical Inferno” – WYSIWYG
A spectacular collector brain coral combining glowing green valleys, fiery orange ridges, and exceptional reef presence in one unforgettable showpiece specimen.