Aussie Neon Metallic Trachy

About this coral

Aussie Neon Metallic Trachy is a colorful LPS coral from the trachy/Wellsophyllia group commonly kept as a fleshy sandbed coral in reef aquariums. In practical terms, it’s used for display because these corals often show bold texture and color on or near the sandbed, and they add natural, sculptural structure to an otherwise “flat” layout.

Features:

• Fleshy LPS sandbed coral: typically benefits from being placed where it can rest on or just above the sand
• Often thrives when kept in stable reef conditions with consistent water quality
• Generally appreciates moderate light and gentle-to-moderate water movement rather than heavy blasting
• Like many fleshy LPS, it can benefit from occasional feedings of appropriately sized meaty foods
• A good choice for aquascapes that want thicker, textured growth form compared with plating or branching corals
• Helps build a visually layered look when paired with other LPS and soft corals near the sandbed

Specifications:

• Coral group: Trachy/Wellsophyllia-type LPS (sandbed coral)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate (typical for many LPS in reef tanks)
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, avoid direct strong blasts
• Placement (general guidance): Sandbed or low-rock areas where the coral can sit comfortably
• Diet (general guidance): Benefits from occasional meaty feedings appropriate for LPS
• Temperature (general guidance): ~72–78 °F (22–26 °C)
• pH (general guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Salinity (general guidance): ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• Alkalinity (general guidance): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): ~1250–1350 ppm