Platygyra Coral (Brain Coral) – Care Guide 🧠✨
(Common names: Maze Coral, Brain Coral; Genus: Platygyra)
Known for its maze-like ridges and bold fluorescent colors, Platygyra adds striking texture and visual complexity to any reef tank.
Lighting:
🔆 Low to moderate (75–150 PAR)
Too much light can bleach it. Start low and adjust slowly if needed.
Flow:
🌊 Low to moderate
Enough to keep detritus from settling in its valleys, but not so strong that it damages the fleshy tissue.
Water Parameters:
Temp: 76–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–11
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1300+ ppm
Nitrate: 2–10 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm
Placement:
📍 Sandbed or lower rockwork
Give it room to grow and avoid placing near aggressive corals—its sweeper tentacles can sting neighbors at night.
Feeding:
🍤 Optional but beneficial
Target-feed with small meaty foods like reef roids, mysis, or coral foods 1–2 times a week. This can boost growth and coloration.
Care Level:
✅ Easy to Moderate
Platygyra is hardy and grows slowly but steadily when conditions are stable. A good choice for both beginner and experienced reefers.
Fun Tip:
Under blue light, the valleys glow with intense fluorescence—perfect for night viewing!
