{"product_id":"xxl-symphyllia","title":"XXL Symphyllia","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXXL Symphyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXXL Symphyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an impressive large polyp stony (LPS) coral, offering serious size and presence for established reef aquariums. Often referred to as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrain Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Symphyllia develop thick, fleshy tissue across distinctive winding ridges and valleys, creating a bold centrepiece for the lower areas of a reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXXL-sized specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking for a substantial feature coral rather than a small frag. When fully expanded, Symphyllia can develop a beautifully inflated, fleshy appearance that really stands out under reef aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS (Large Polyp Stony)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate – approximately 100–200 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandbed or lower rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photosynthetic, but benefits from occasional targeted feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace Symphyllia on the sandbed or stable lower rockwork where its delicate fleshy tissue won't be damaged. Avoid strong, direct flow that causes the tissue to remain retracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymphyllia can extend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweeper tentacles at night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so provide plenty of clearance between it and neighbouring corals. Occasional target feeding with suitable meaty coral foods can also help support healthy growth and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all LPS corals, stable reef parameters are important, particularly alkalinity, calcium and magnesium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67557118607437,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/ad3b9477-533e-46d5-99ca-44a543d986d0-_MG_5264.webp?v=1790726525","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/xxl-symphyllia","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}