Aussie Paint Splatter Trachy

About this coral

Aussie Paint Splatter Trachy is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral from the “trachy” group, commonly kept as a colorful, fleshy sandbed-style reef coral. In practical terms, it’s used as an eye-catching centerpiece LPS that benefits from a stable, low-stress environment and appropriate placement so its fleshy tissue can settle in comfortably on the substrate.

Features:

• LPS coral from the trachy/wellsophy group, known for fleshy, sandbed-style living behavior
• Typically appreciates moderate, stable aquarium conditions to help maintain healthy tissue expansion
• Generally prefers moderate water movement (enough to keep detritus from settling without blasting the coral)
• Often looks best when placed where it can sit undisturbed on the substrate and extend its polyps
• As an LPS, it can benefit from routine feeding of appropriately sized meaty foods provided for reef corals

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS (trachy/wellsophy-style sandbed coral)
• Care level (general): Moderate
• Lighting (general): Moderate light
• Water flow (general): Moderate, indirect
• Placement (general): On the substrate/sandbed area where it can rest undisturbed
• Diet (general): Benefits from targeted feeding with appropriately sized meaty foods for reef LPS
• Temperature: About 24–27°C (75–81°F)
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: About 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• Alkalinity: About 2.5–4.0 meq/L
• Calcium: About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1200–1350 ppm