Fiji Green Brain LPS Coral (Brain Coral sp.)
Fiji Green Brain LPS Coral (Brain Coral sp.)
The Fiji Green Brain Coral is a striking Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral prized for its vibrant green coloration, fleshy tissue, and distinct ridged structure. Originating from the Indo-Pacific, this photosynthetic specimen flourishes on the lower sand bed or rockwork under moderate blue-spectrum reef lighting.
While primarily energized by symbiotic zooxanthellae, it readily accepts supplemental feedings of mysis shrimp or specialized coral foods when its tentacles extend. It offers peaceful compatibility with fish and mobile invertebrates, making it an impressive centerpiece for established reef aquariums.
Key Features
| Scientific Name | Brain Coral sp. |
| Primary Common Name | Fiji Green Brain Coral |
| Other Common Names | Green Brain Coral, Fiji Brain Coral |
| Origin | Fiji / Indo-Pacific |
| Size | SMD (Small/Medium) |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive toward neighboring corals |
| Diet | Photosynthetic / Carnivorous |
| Feeding | Supplemental target feeding beneficial |
| Placement | Sand bed to lower rockwork |
| Water Flow | Low to Moderate |
| Lighting | Moderate |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75.7 L (20 Gallons) |
| Reef Compatibility | Yes |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Highlights
- Scientific Name: Brain Coral sp.
- Primary Common Name: Fiji Green Brain Coral
- Other Common Names: Green Brain Coral, Fiji Brain Coral
- Origin: Fiji / Indo-Pacific
- Size: SMD (Small/Medium)
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive toward neighboring corals
- Diet: Photosynthetic / Carnivorous
- Feeding: Supplemental target feeding beneficial
- Placement: Sand bed to lower rockwork
- Water Flow: Low to Moderate
- Lighting: Moderate
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
- Reef Compatibility: Yes
- Care Level: Moderate
Materials & care
- Diet: Mixotroph. Primarily photosynthetic but also capable of capturing meaty foods from the water column.
- Feeding: Supplemental target feeding can support growth and tissue development. Offer small portions of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, or quality coral foods approximately 1–2 times per week. Feeding is easiest when the coral's feeding tentacles are extended.
- Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe, but should be given adequate space from neighboring corals. Brain corals can use sweeper or feeding tentacles and may sting nearby corals.
- Temperament: Peaceful toward fish and mobile invertebrates but potentially territorial toward neighboring corals.
- Placement: Best positioned on the sand bed or lower rockwork where its fleshy tissue cannot be damaged by sharp surrounding rocks. Moderate, indirect water movement is preferred rather than strong flow directly against the tissue.
- Water Requirements: Maintain stable reef conditions with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Avoid rapid swings in salinity, temperature, or nutrient levels. Moderate reef lighting is generally appropriate.
Compatibility
Safe with fish and mobile invertebrates. Semi-aggressive toward neighboring corals; provide ample clearance to prevent stinging via sweeper tentacles.
How to use
Acclimate carefully into an established marine aquarium. Position on the sand bed or lower rockwork with low to moderate indirect flow and moderate lighting, ensuring space between neighboring corals to avoid contact with sweeper tentacles.
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