Molten Core Brain Coral

Molten Core Brain Coral (Platygyra sp.)

The Molten Core Brain Coral is a stunning LPS coral featuring intricate maze-like valleys highlighted by metallic bronze, fiery orange and glowing gold tones. Fluorescent highlights trace through the coral’s complex structure, creating the appearance of molten metal flowing through a forged landscape.

Why We Like It

The metallic sheen on this coral is what makes it special. Under reef lighting, the combination of bronze ridges, molten orange valleys and golden highlights creates an effect rarely seen in more common brain corals. Its intricate structure rewards close inspection while remaining a striking display piece from across the room.

Care & Details

* Lighting: Low to moderate

* Flow: Low to moderate

* Placement: Lower to middle regions of the aquarium

* Growth: Slow to moderate

* Feeding: Benefits from occasional feeding of reef foods and small meaty foods

* Aggression: Moderate – may extend sweeper tentacles after lights out

A unique brain coral combining metallic colouration, intricate texture and glowing molten tones for a truly eye-catching reef centrepiece.