Superman Lobo

About this coral

Superman Lobo is an LPS coral sold under the common “lobo/lobos” trade name, prized for its thick, fleshy brain-like appearance and typical LPS behavior (polyps extending when conditions are comfortable). In a reef aquarium, it’s a practical choice for hobbyists who want an LPS that can benefit from both adequate light and gentle water movement—and often responds well to occasional target feeding. Group-level care below reflects general lobo (Lobophyllia) guidance, since “Superman” describes a seller-named variety rather than a separate care sheet.

Features:

• Thick, fleshy LPS tissue with an appearance often associated with “lobo/brain” corals
• Usually extends for feeding and can retract when stressed—useful as a quick health cue
• Best kept with stable reef parameters, because swings are a common cause of tissue stress
• Does well with moderate lighting and gentle flow that supports full polyp expansion
• Often benefits from occasional target feeding with appropriately sized meaty foods
• May be moderately aggressive toward nearby corals; provide space to reduce irritation or damage

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS (lobo/brain coral; genus Lobophyllia as commonly sold) ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Care level (general): Intermediate; generally more forgiving than many other coral groups, but still needs stable conditions ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/lobophyllia-hemprichii/))
• Lighting (general guidance): Low to moderate to moderate (avoid blasting directly under high-output point LEDs) ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Water flow (general guidance): Gentle flow to avoid tearing/pushing the fleshy tissue ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Temperature: 76–80°F ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Salinity (specific gravity): ~1.025–1.026 SG ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• pH: ~8.0–8.4 ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Alkalinity: ~8–9 dKH (also described as a common reef-target range to hold consistently) ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Calcium: ~400–450 ppm ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Magnesium: ~1250–1400 ppm (or ~1300–1450 ppm guidance) ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/lobophyllia-coral))
• Diet / feeding: Mixotrophic: photosynthesizes and also benefits from occasional target feeding; small foods such as mysis or other small meaty items can be offered ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/lobophyllia-hemprichii/))