Trachyphyllia Coral aka "Folded Brain" - Reef-Geeks

Saltcreep · Big-Geek

I've been wanting to get one of these, and some came in at DPA on sunday....so i had to take one home still in its shipping bag! It's about 3'' across and has been extending itself more everyday, and this guy really really glows under he actinics.

Some Trachy info:

They prefer low to moderate flow, and prefer placement on the sand or tank bottom (as rock can damage its flesh)

They will accept pieces of meaty food to eat, but has photosynthetic algae to sustain itself

known to have a strong sting, so leave adequate room between other coral.

It kinda reminds me of a giant version of a trumpet coral in the way it opens and closes
Here's a pic of mine on day one.... it's been looking better and better, and I'll get some more pics when it opens all the way.

shmoliken · Big-Geek

great pic, and color too!!

Saltcreep · Big-Geek

Thanks Paul.......

btw.... who has any of these coral? what kinda growth can i expect?

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

Nice looking coral!

mache62 · Reef-Geek

I love these corals. You got a nice looking one too!

Snook11 · Reef-Geek

wow looks nice

you sure snatched it up it sounds like

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

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Originally Posted by Saltcreep

Thanks Paul.......

btw.... who has any of these coral? what kinda growth can i expect?

I see growth from mine at about the same rate as my maxima clams

so plan for that, he looks happy!!

Barbara · Geekette

WOW......I love it john!

very cool colors too! can't wait to see more.....how 'bout some actinic shots?

Kraylen · Propagation Psychopath.

They love to eat pellets... You can feed them easily with a clear acrylic pipe, airline tube etc... I created a small funnel at the end of a clear tube so I can feed stuff on the bottom of a 25" tall tank without getting my hands wet.

Saltcreep · Big-Geek

I like the acrylic tube idea, I've been looking for ideas to feed more without getting wet armpits.

chris&barb · Lost

You can get ridged air line tubes from DPA John

Barbara · Geekette

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kraylen

They love to eat pellets... You can feed them easily with a clear acrylic pipe, airline tube etc... I created a small funnel at the end of a clear tube so I can feed stuff on the bottom of a 25" tall tank without getting my hands wet.

WOW..........I really like this idea too! ............kraylen..................any chance you could start a DIY thread on your contraption?

(along with a video showing how well it works

) ....I'd like to have something like this to use too!

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Saltcreep 02-08-2011, 06:51 PM	Big-Geek
Trachyphyllia Coral aka "Folded Brain" I've been wanting to get one of these, and some came in at DPA on sunday....so i had to take one home still in its shipping bag! It's about 3'' across and has been extending itself more everyday, and this guy really really glows under he actinics. Some Trachy info: They prefer low to moderate flow, and prefer placement on the sand or tank bottom (as rock can damage its flesh) They will accept pieces of meaty food to eat, but has photosynthetic algae to sustain itself known to have a strong sting, so leave adequate room between other coral. It kinda reminds me of a giant version of a trumpet coral in the way it opens and closes Here's a pic of mine on day one.... it's been looking better and better, and I'll get some more pics when it opens all the way.	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newark de Posts: 1,641 Gameroom cash: $535375 Rep Power: 62
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by shmoliken 02-08-2011, 08:15 PM	Big-Geek
great pic, and color too!! __________________ who knew salt water was made of $100 bills?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: de Posts: 1,492 Gameroom cash: $804220 Rep Power: 29
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Snook11 02-09-2011, 08:17 AM	Reef-Geek
wow looks nice you sure snatched it up it sounds like __________________	Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: newark delaware Posts: 601 Gameroom cash: $90638 Rep Power: 18
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 02-09-2011, 02:36 PM	Geekette
WOW......I love it john! very cool colors too! can't wait to see more.....how 'bout some actinic shots? __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by Kraylen 02-14-2011, 02:56 PM	Propagation Psychopath.
They love to eat pellets... You can feed them easily with a clear acrylic pipe, airline tube etc... I created a small funnel at the end of a clear tube so I can feed stuff on the bottom of a 25" tall tank without getting my hands wet. __________________ Project: Jenova(70g Tech) Project: Ghostbox(46g Prop) http://www.youtube.com/kraylen (HD Reefing for your face)	Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 192 Gameroom cash: $53635 Rep Power: 18
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by Saltcreep 02-08-2011, 08:44 PM	Big-Geek
Thanks Paul....... btw.... who has any of these coral? what kinda growth can i expect?	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newark de Posts: 1,641 Gameroom cash: $535375 Rep Power: 62
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 02-08-2011, 09:35 PM	Insert Custom Title Here
Nice looking coral!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by mache62 02-08-2011, 09:44 PM	Reef-Geek
I love these corals. You got a nice looking one too!	Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Springfield, Pa Posts: 103 Gameroom cash: $31705 Rep Power: 8
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by Saltcreep 02-14-2011, 03:34 PM	Big-Geek
I like the acrylic tube idea, I've been looking for ideas to feed more without getting wet armpits.	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newark de Posts: 1,641 Gameroom cash: $535375 Rep Power: 62
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 02-18-2011, 03:09 PM	Lost
You can get ridged air line tubes from DPA John	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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