Aussie Gold Ring Trachy

About this coral

Aussie Gold Ring Trachy is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral from a trachy/Wellsophylum-type sandbed group commonly kept for its fleshy, colorful look. In practical reef use, it’s typically used as a display coral on the sandbed or a stable rock/sand transition where it can extend its polyps and show off texture and feeding response. Because “gold ring trachy” can refer to a named variety, this description focuses on general, group-level guidance for trachy/Wellsophyllia-type LPS rather than any unverified morph-specific details.

Features:

• Group-level LPS coral with fleshy polyps that can show feeding and extension for a more dynamic display
• Often kept on or near a sandbed to suit typical placement preferences for this sand-dwelling LPS group
• Generally appreciates moderate, even water movement rather than strong direct blasting
• Best suited to aquariums with stable reef chemistry to help maintain long-term polyp health
• Commonly feeds from the water column, making it a good candidate for routine reef feeding schedules
• A good option for aquascapes that want a textured, showpiece coral among LPS collections

Specifications:

• Coral type: LPS (trachy/Wellsophylum-type sandbed coral group)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate
• Light (general guidance): Moderate to fairly bright, indirect lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, avoid strong direct flow
• Placement (general guidance): Sandbed or stable area near the sand/rock interface
• Diet (general guidance): Captures food from the water column; suitable for routine reef feeding
• Temperature (general reef range): ~74–78°F (23–26°C)
• Salinity (general reef range): ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general reef range): ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef range): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef range): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef range): ~1250–1350 ppm