Aussie Tiger Striped Trachy

About this coral

Aussie Tiger Striped Trachy is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral commonly sold in the “Trachy”/“Wellsos” sandbed coral style group. These corals are valued for their fleshy, colorful look and are typically used as showpiece pieces in reef aquariums. In practice, they’re best treated as LPS that appreciate stable reef water, moderate light, and gentle-to-moderate water movement—then placed where their tentacles and fleshy tissue can extend comfortably for feeding and photosynthesis.

Features:

• LPS coral with a sandbed/coral-grain style of growth commonly sold under Trachy/Wellsos names
• Fleshy polyp appearance makes it a popular focal coral in mixed reef displays
• Generally prefers stable aquarium conditions, which helps reduce stress during acclimation
• Typically does best under moderate light rather than extreme direct intensity
• Usually benefits from moderate, not blasting, water flow to keep tissue extended without damage
• Often responds well to occasional spot feeding in addition to relying on photosynthesis (when compatible with tank conditions)
• Useful as a centerpiece that fills visible space in the lower-to-mid aquascape where LPS polyp extension is expected

Specifications:

• Aquarium type: Marine reef aquarium (saltwater)
• Coral category: LPS (large polyp stony) coral
• Light (general guidance): Moderate to bright reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect flow
• Placement (general guidance): Often kept on the lower aquascape/sandbed area where polyp expansion is comfortable
• Temperature (general guidance): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): About 1.025–1.026 SG
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Water chemistry (general guidance): Stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium are important for LPS
• Diet (general guidance): Primarily photosynthesis; may benefit from occasional spot feeding of suitable meaty foods