Rainbow Lobo Brain Coral (Lobophyllia sp.)
The Rainbow Lobo Brain Coral is a striking LPS coral with bold fleshy lobes, deep grooves, and a vibrant mix of colours that create a dramatic rainbow appearance under reef lighting. With its inflated tissue, strong patterning, and intense contrast, this coral makes an excellent centrepiece for a mixed reef aquarium.
 
Key Information
Type: LPS Coral
Care Level: Intermediate
Lighting: Low to Medium
Flow: Low to Medium
Placement: Lower reef / sand bed
 
Description
This Lobophyllia displays a classic brain coral structure, with thick, fleshy ridges and defined valleys that give the colony a sculpted appearance. Its rainbow colouration can include contrasting tones of red, orange, green, blue, purple, and yellow depending on lighting and viewing angle.
 
Under blue reef lighting, the colours become especially vivid, with the raised lobes and recessed grooves creating excellent depth and visual texture. As it settles and expands, the Rainbow Lobo Brain Coral develops a full, inflated appearance that adds both colour and structure to the lower areas of the reef.
 
Water Parameters
Temperature: 24–26°C
Salinity: 1.025
Alkalinity: 7.5–9 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
 
Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, but benefits from occasional direct feeding, including:
Mysis shrimp
Brine shrimp
Finely chopped meaty foods
LPS pellets
Amino acids
Feed when feeding tentacles are visible, usually during lower light periods or after food is introduced to the aquarium.
 
Compatibility
Reef safe. Allow space from neighbouring corals, as Lobophyllia can extend feeding tentacles and may sting nearby corals if placed too close.
 
Notes
Best suited to established reef aquariums with stable parameters and moderate nutrient levels. Avoid placing this coral in strong direct flow or overly intense lighting, as this may cause tissue recession or reduced expansion. With stable care, the Rainbow Lobo Brain Coral will reward reef keepers with excellent colour, strong tissue inflation, and impressive visual impact.