Tiger Striped Nuclear Trachy

About this coral

Tiger Striped Nuclear Trachy is an LPS “trachy” style coral sold under a named variety label. In the trade, “trachys” and the similarly displayed “wellsos” are commonly treated as sand-dwelling open-brain corals (group-level care used for these Trachyphyllia/Wellsophyllia-type animals). Practically, this coral is chosen for its fleshy, dome-like appearance on the sand bed and for keeper-style enjoyment of target-feeding meaty foods to support tentacle/polyp expansion.

Features:

• Sand-dwelling LPS that should be kept on the sand bed for best tissue safety and natural posture.
• Prefers low to moderate lighting (acclimate gradually if you change intensity).
• Best with very gentle/indirect water flow—strong flow can prevent full inflation and increase tissue stress.
• Target-feed with meaty foods (for example, mysis/brine shrimp and similar LPS-appropriate items) to boost overall vigor.
• Monitor for physical damage: tissue damage from rough contact or mishandling can increase disease risk in these fleshy corals.
• Allow enough spacing from other corals; trachy-style open brains can sting neighboring animals.
• Often shows improved polyp expansion when feeding is offered after lights dim or when it responds to food.

Specifications:

• Coral type (group-level): Trachyphyllia/Wellsophyllia-type sand-dwelling LPS (open brain coral group)
• Placement: Directly on the sand bed (avoid sharp/rough contact with rockwork or edges)
• Lighting guidance: Low to moderate light
• Water flow guidance: Very gentle/indirect flow
• Feeding: Meaty target foods (e.g., mysis/brine shrimp or similar LPS-appropriate foods)
• Temperament: Can sting other corals; provide space