Ancient Forest
(Platygyra)

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Ancient Forest Platygyra: A Maze of Living Color!

Bring the captivating depths of the Indo-Pacific to your reef with the Ancient Forest Platygyra. This stunning LPS coral offers intricate patterns and vibrant hues for a truly mesmerising display.

Overview

The Ancient Forest Platygyra, also known as Brain or Maze Coral, is a striking Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral renowned for its distinctive, winding ridges and valleys that resemble a brain. Colonies typically form massive, dome-shaped structures with a fleshy polyps. While predominantly photosynthetic, this semi-aggressive coral extends sweeper tentacles at night, adding dynamic behavior to your healthy aquarium coral collection. Its varied coloration, often featuring greens, purples, and browns, makes it a captivating centerpiece.

Care Level

Considered a beginner-to-intermediate LPS coral, the Ancient Forest Platygyra is relatively hardy but thrives with stable water parameters. It is semi-aggressive and requires ample space, ideally at least 15 cm, from neighboring corals to prevent stinging from its sweeper tentacles. Compatible with most reef-safe fish and invertebrates.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 115 litres is recommended to ensure stability for your Ancient Forest Platygyra. Provide moderate lighting (75-150 PAR is ideal) and low to moderate, indirect water flow to prevent tissue damage and maintain cleanliness. Stable water chemistry is paramount for its long-term health.

Diet

While primarily photosynthetic, this coral benefits greatly from supplemental feeding. Offer small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized LPS coral pellets 1-2 times per week. Target feeding after lights dim, when tentacles extend, is most effective.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Ancient Forest Platygyra online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy, ethically sourced coral. We prioritize humane shipping and meticulous acclimation processes, ensuring your new addition arrives ready to thrive in your carefully prepared reef environment. We’re dedicated to responsible fishkeeping and your satisfaction.

• Scientific Name: Platygyra spp.
• Common Name / Variant: Ancient Forest Platygyra
• Maximum Size: 100+ cm (colony)
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–27°C
• Lifespan: Centuries (colony)
• Swimming Zone: Stationary (Attached to Substrate)

Add this magnificent Ancient Forest Platygyra to your reef aquarium today!