Rainbow Striped
WYSIWYGAn exceptional Rainbow Striped Trachyphyllia - bold orange stripes, glowing green centre, and deep blue/purple base that pops hard under blues. Thick, healthy tissue and insane contrast on this piece.
You will receive the exact coral seen in the image.
This variant is currently out of stock.
Care Requirements
Difficulty
Moderate
PAR
50-100
Light
Low-Med
Flow
Low
Feeding
Recommended
Temperament
Peaceful
Also Known As
Trachy, Open brain
Live Arrival
Guaranteed
Fast Dispatch
Mon - Fri
Frequently Asked Questions
Trachyphyllia (Also known as trachy or open brain coral)
How do I care for Trachyphyllia?
Always on sand, never on rocks. Their skeleton is designed to sit in soft substrate. Placing on hard surfaces causes tissue damage where flesh meets skeleton.
Trachys are feeding machines - drop some mysis on them and watch them engulf it in seconds. Regular feeding brings out absolutely ridiculous colours. Some of the most colourful corals in the hobby.
Putting them on rockwork. This is the number one killer of open brain corals. Sand bed only. The tissue will slowly recede if placed on hard surfaces.
Massive inflation during the day, vivid colours, and an enthusiastic feeding response. When happy, they can inflate to 3-4x their skeleton size. Absolutely stunning.
Are Trachyphyllia suitable for beginners?
With some experience, yes. They're not the hardest coral to keep, but you'll want stable parameters and a bit of research under your belt first.
Plenty of newer hobbyists keep Trachyphyllia successfully - just make sure your tank is cycled properly and you're testing your water regularly. We'd suggest having at least a few months of reef keeping experience before trying these.
Our trachyphyllia are quarantined and settled before sale, which gives you a head start compared to stressed imports.
What tank parameters do you keep your coral in?
We keep all our coral in stable, proven parameters. These are tried and tested - our coral thrives in these conditions and will transition smoothly to similar setups.
Magnesium
1400
Alkalinity
8.4 dKH
Calcium
430-440
Phosphate
0.05-0.1
Nitrate
10-20
Do you ship Trachyphyllia to my area?
Yes, we deliver UK-wide - from Cornwall to Scotland and everywhere in between.
All orders are packed in insulated boxes with heat packs during colder months to maintain stable temperatures during transit.
We ship throughout the week via Royal Mail Guaranteed or DX Live Stock services to ensure your coral arrives as healthy as possible.
What's your live arrival guarantee?
Every order comes with our live arrival guarantee.
If anything arrives dead or dying, send us a photo within 2 hours of delivery and we'll sort a replacement or refund - no arguing, no hassle.
We're confident in this because we settle and aquaculture all our coral in-house before it's ever listed. You're not getting stressed imports that might not make it through the first week.
Our coral has already proven it thrives in captivity before it reaches you.
How should I acclimate Trachyphyllia when they arrive?
Important: DO NOT drip acclimate coral!
Float the sealed bag in your tank for 20-30 minutes to match the temperature. Then open the bag and place the coral straight into your tank (or dip first if you prefer).
Place low on the sandbed for the first few days so the piece can get used to your tank conditions and lighting.
Why no drip acclimation? Some ammonia buildup can occur during shipping, but due to the pH drop in the bag, it becomes non-toxic. If you slowly add tank water with higher pH, that ammonia becomes toxic again and can harm or kill the coral. Temperature matching is all you need.
Don't panic if polyps are retracted at first - they often take a day or two to fully open up after shipping.