Open Brain Coral

[BIRDMANINC]

Need Advice On Keeping Open Brain Coral ?

[Rob]

have never personally kept one, but depending on the species, they usually need medium light and flow, and usually need to be feed meaty foods on a regular basis..

i know there are many people here that keep them, so expect lots more info shortly..

[fat walrus]

the "open brain" corals is a vague description of a fair number of similar corals from different depths, flow, and light requirements. be careful.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by fat walrus

the "open brain" corals is a vague description of a fair number of similar corals from different depths, flow, and light requirements. be careful.

yes, good point walrus...

BIRDMANINC,
any change of posting a picture for a better ID and better care info?

[BIRDMANINC]

here is a pic

[gwen_o_lyn]

Bump.......

[Bernie]

Per "Reef Secrets" by Nilsen and Fossa (2002)...

Open Brain Coral -- Trachyphyllia geoffroyl

to 20 cm (7.8 in) across

Lighting -- Contains symbiotic algea and needs moderate to high intensity lighting.

Water quality -- Demands excellent water quality, including calcium supplementation for skeletal growth.

Feeding -- Responds well to occassional meals of meaty foods.

Notes... With large, fleshy polyps, this is one of the most distinctive and oldest species of stony corals in the aquarium hobby. Generally hardy, but sensitive to green algae invading the skeleton.

Of course, this is IF I have managed to match your pic with the one in my book correctly

[Rob]

bernie,
that looks like a good run down of it.
thanks