Soloman Island Trachy

About this coral

Soloman Island Trachy is an LPS “trachy” (open brain coral) grown for reef aquariums, valued for its large, fleshy polyps and sandbed-friendly lifestyle. In a practical sense, it’s a centerpiece coral for tanks that can provide gentle water flow, moderate-to-low light, and stable reef chemistry—especially if you want a coral that can show feeding tentacles and benefit from occasional target feeding.

Features:

• Large, fleshy polyps typical of open-brain trachy corals; the display changes with light and feeding behavior.
• Best kept in gentle water flow and moderate light, with some varieties benefiting from more indirect/shaded placement.
• Designed for calmer areas where sand and debris won’t collect on its surface; disturbed sand buildup can force energy use to shed sediment and may contribute to stress.
• Feeding tentacles are often displayed at night and may also appear during the day when food enters the aquarium; supplemental meaty foods are part of husbandry.
• Direct dosing with meaty foods (such as fortified brine shrimp, mysis, or rotifers) is recommended when feeding is observed.
• Helps suit hobbyists who can maintain consistent parameters and avoid frequent environmental swings.
• Start with algae-free specimens: exposed skeleton growth with algae can correlate with tissue recession risk.

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS trachy (open brain coral)
• Care level (general): Often described as hardy/easy to maintain when placed correctly
• Light: Moderate light; indirect light/shadier areas may be preferable depending on coloration
• Water flow: Gentle water flow
• Feeding: Target meaty foods occasionally (not more than about once per week is recommended)
• Temperature: 74–83°F (23–28°C)
• pH: 8.1–8.2
• Salinity (specific gravity): 1.024–1.026
• Calcium: 380–430 ppm
• Alkalinity: 3.5 meq/L