Robust Lobophyllia
Lobophyllia robusta
Familie : Lobophylliidae
Large massive LPS coral forming rounded lobes, very hardy and easy to keep.
Beschreibung
Lobophyllia robusta forms massive dome-shaped colonies with thick fleshy lobes. Polyps are large and can be brown, green, red or purple. It is an aggressive coral that can extend mesenterial filaments. It feeds through photosynthesis and prey capture. Growth is moderate to fast. It is very popular for its hardiness and imposing appearance.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, reef slopes, moderate to strong flow areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate to high lighting (PAR 150-250), moderate to strong flow. Minimum tank 200 liters due to adult size. Feed meaty foods 2-3 times per week. Nitrates <10 ppm, phosphates <0.1 ppm. Calcium 400-450, magnesium 1200-1350. Leave space around as it can damage neighboring corals. Tolerates stable conditions well.