{"product_id":"copper-symphyllia-88","title":"Copper Symphyllia (88)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCopper Symphyllia Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Symphyllia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking fleshy LPS with warm copper colouration running through its broad, winding valleys. When fully expanded, the thick tissue creates the deeply folded, brain-like appearance that makes these corals such impressive features in the lower areas of a reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar \u003cem\u003eSymphyllia\u003c\/em\u003e name is still widely used in the aquarium trade, although the taxonomy has changed. Species formerly placed in \u003cem\u003eSymphyllia\u003c\/em\u003e are now classified within \u003cem\u003eLobophyllia\u003c\/em\u003e. The old name has remained popular with reef keepers and is still useful for describing their distinctive shared-wall, meandering growth form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLobophyllia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. (formerly classified as \u003cem\u003eSymphyllia\u003c\/em\u003e; exact species cannot reliably be determined from the trade name alone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75?150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate. Gentle, indirect movement allows the fleshy tissue to expand fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third to Sandbed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial. These corals are photosynthetic but respond very well to occasional target feeding. Mysis, finely chopped seafood and suitable LPS foods can be offered when feeding tentacles are extended and can support strong growth and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the coral some room from neighbouring corals as it is capable of a strong sting. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium, moderate lighting and occasional feeding provide excellent conditions for developing a substantial, fleshy showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627168194896,"sku":"THRC-0029","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/copper-symphyllia-88","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}