Lobophyllia Coral Care Guide – Meaty, Colorful, and Beginner-Friendly
Lobophyllia corals are large polyp stony (LPS) corals known for their fleshy, brain-like appearance and stunning color combinations ranging from reds and greens to rainbows. They’re hardy, easy to care for, and perfect for adding motion and color to the lower zones of your reef.
Care Highlights:
💡 Lighting: Low to moderate PAR (80–150) – prefers soft lighting, will fade under intense LEDs
🌊 Flow: Low to moderate – enough to keep tissue clean but avoid direct blasts
📍 Placement: Sandbed or lower rockwork – give 2–3” space around due to potential expansion and aggression
🍽️ Feeding: Benefits from target feeding 1–2x/week (mysis, reef roids, amino acids) for faster growth and puffier tissue
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–11
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrates: 2–10 ppm
Phosphates: 0.02–0.08 ppm
Pro Tips:
Extend tentacles at night – avoid placing near other corals it could sting
Color improves with consistent feeding and trace elements
Hardy enough for newer hobbyists, beautiful enough for collectors
Care Level: Easy to Moderate – Excellent for LPS lovers
