Golden Tiger Lobo

About this coral

Golden Tiger Lobo is an LPS coral commonly sold as a “lobo” (Lobophyllia/brain-coral type). In practice, it’s chosen for its thick, fleshy lobed polyps and “brain” form that expands to show its texture in a reef aquarium. Because “Golden Tiger Lobo” is a named retail variety and color morphs are often traded under the same coral group name, this description gives general lobo care guidance for the coral type used in the hobby, not a morph-specific species guarantee.

Features:

• Thick, fleshy LPS body with lobed/puckered “brain coral” texture, valued for its full expansion when settled.
• Often benefits from regular feedings with appropriately sized meaty foods (typically when tentacles are out, frequently after lights dim).
• Typically kept under low-to-moderate, more gentle water movement to avoid stressing the soft tissue.
• Needs space from neighboring corals; lobo-type corals may sting nearby corals if contact occurs.
• Placement matters: keep it secure on stable rock or on the sand with awareness of debris blowing onto tissue.

Specifications:

• Coral group (hobby name): Lobo (Lobophyllia-type LPS / brain-coral type)
• Care level (general): Intermediate; soft tissues require attentive stability and handling
• Light: Not specified in sources used (use general LPS reef lighting; avoid strong stress)
• Water flow: Low-to-moderate
• Temperature: 76–80°F
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: 8.0–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm
• Feeding (general): Small meaty foods (e.g., mysis and other small chopped seafood); respond well to feeding once or twice weekly in a stable tank