Aussie Teal Trachy

About this coral

Aussie Teal Trachy is an LPS coral commonly sold in the “trachy”/“wello” group, prized for its fleshy, textured look and colorful presentation on a sand bed. In an aquarium, it’s typically used as a showpiece that you can place where it can settle comfortably and show its daytime expansion, while still receiving appropriate light and water movement.

Features:

• LPS “trachy/wello” style fleshy sandbed coral—best appreciated for display and natural texture
• Tends to do well when provided a stable, mature reef environment rather than frequent changes
• Works well on a sand substrate or sand-facing rockwork, helping it remain settled and comfortable
• Generally benefits from moderate, indirect lighting and gentle to moderate water flow to avoid excessive stress
• Helps add diversity to an LPS-focused reef by combining movement/texture with striking coloration
• Often responds well to occasional target feeding with appropriate meaty foods (in addition to typical tank feeding)
• More comfortable in areas that avoid strong blasts directly at the coral’s tissue

Specifications:

• Care level (general guidance): Intermediate (stable conditions and suitable flow/light matter)
• Coral group: LPS (trachy/wello-type sandbed coral)
• Light (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting (avoid harsh direct intensity)
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, not directly blasting the tissue
• Placement (general guidance): Preferable on/near a sand bed or sand-facing areas where it can settle
• Diet (general guidance): Meaty foods offered periodically; benefits from regular reef feeding
• Temperature: About 24–27°C (75–81°F)
• Salinity: About 1.023–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium: About 380–480 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1200–1500 ppm