{"product_id":"molten-core-platygyra-86","title":"Molten Core Platygyra (86)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMolten Core Platygyra Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolten Core Platygyra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking LPS brain coral with the winding ridges and valleys that give \u003cem\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/em\u003e its distinctive maze-like appearance. The Molten Core morph is selected for its intense contrasting colouration, which follows the coral's twisting growth pattern and becomes particularly striking under blue-spectrum reef lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/em\u003e are commonly called Maze Brain Corals. Unlike brain corals formed from clearly separated round polyps, neighbouring corallites in \u003cem\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/em\u003e share long, meandering valleys, producing the characteristic labyrinth pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/em\u003e sp. (exact species cannot reliably be determined from the trade name alone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75?175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Aim for varied, indirect water movement that keeps the valleys free from settled debris without continuously blasting the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third to Mid Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial but not essential. \u003cem\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/em\u003e are photosynthetic but extend feeding tentacles, particularly after dark, and can capture small meaty foods and suitable coral foods. Occasional target feeding can support growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave considerably more room around a \u003cem\u003ePlatygyra\u003c\/em\u003e than its daytime appearance might suggest. Maze Brain Corals can produce long sweeper tentacles after dark and are aggressive towards neighbouring corals. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium will support continued skeletal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627166032208,"sku":"THRC-0017","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/molten-core-platygyra-86","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}