Aussie Metallic Trachy

About this coral

Aussie Metallic Trachy is an LPS coral offered under the “Trachy” name, commonly grouped with trachyphyllia/wellsophyllia-style fleshy sandbed corals. In an aquarium, it’s used for adding an eye-catching, colorful LPS focal point and for creating a varied reef-like look on sandbed or rubble substrate where these fleshy corals typically do best. General care guidance below is for trachy/wells-style LPS sandbed corals.

Features:

• LPS sandbed coral type: a fleshy, low-profile coral that can help build a natural-looking bottomscape.
• Colorful display: valued for rich, patterned appearance typical of trachy/wells-style LPS.
• Substrate-friendly placement: generally suited to positioning on sandbed or stable rubble/rockwork so it can remain where it naturally extends.
• Light- and flow-sensitive: benefits from moderate, appropriate lighting and gentle, indirect water movement to avoid stressing fleshy tissue.
• Feeding potential: many keepers rely on a mix of aquarium photosynthesis plus occasional target feeding to support overall condition.
• Good for reef aquascapes: pairs well with other non-burrowing reef species to keep the sandbed stable.

Specifications:

• Category: LPS coral (trachy/wells-style fleshy sandbed coral)
• Scientific name: UNVERIFIED
• Typical placement: Sandbed or stable rubble/rockwork
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Gentle to indirect, avoiding strong direct blasts
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis plus optional small target feeding