Robust Lobophyllia

Lobophyllia robusta

Family : Lobophylliidae

CoralMarineLPS

Large massive LPS coral forming rounded lobes, very hardy and easy to keep.

Robust Lobophyllia — photo 1 sur 3 — Kerryn Johns · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.01 / 3

Popularity

LPS coral

large polyps, low light

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

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.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, reef slopes, moderate to strong flow areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–27 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1200 ppm

Light

High

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

200 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

15 years

Temperament

Aggressive

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

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.

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