Aussie Mettalic Trachy

About this coral

Aussie Mettalic Trachy is an LPS “sandbed” coral commonly sold under the Trachy/Wellsophylla style name. In practical terms, it’s a fleshy coral that benefits from stable reef conditions and careful placement so it can extend its feeding tentacles and maintain a natural resting posture on the substrate. Use it as a display coral for low-to-moderate light aquariums where you can provide gentle, consistent flow and periodic nutrient/feeding appropriate for LPS sandbed types.

Features:

• LPS coral with a fleshy, sandbed-style growth habit that makes it well suited to aquariums with appropriate substrate and spacing
• Often kept for color and texture in reef displays; typically appreciated as a centerpiece or accent coral
• Generally prefers moderate light so it can balance photosynthesis with heterotrophic feeding
• Benefits from gentle, indirect water movement to help keep the coral clean without blasting tissue
• Placement on or near suitable substrate helps it settle and maintain a natural look
• Like many LPS, it typically responds well to routine feeding practices for carnivorous filter-feeding coral types
• Best results come from stable water chemistry and regular tank maintenance rather than frequent changes

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Intermediate (stability-focused)
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect; avoid strong, direct blasts
• Placement (general guidance): On suitable substrate; provide enough space for full extension
• Feeding (general guidance): Benefits from feeding appropriate for LPS (supplement routine tank feeding as needed)
• Temperature (general): Approximately 24–26 °C
• Salinity (general): Approximately 1.025–1.026 SG
• pH (general): Approximately 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general): Approximately 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general): Approximately 400–450 mg/L
• Magnesium (general): Approximately 1250–1350 mg/L