Brain Coral - Trachyphyllia Size:3-5 Inch little egg cowrie

little egg cowrie

They occasionally retract all polyps and develop a waxy sheet over the surface which makes them look wet underwater

which has 24 tentacles

It is often the favorite host of small commensal shrimp such as Periclimenes sp

One of the most popular giant clams

Brain Coral - Trachyphyllia Size:3-5 Inch little egg cowrieThis coral receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It will benefit from occasional feedings of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped krill, pellets, etc. Some corals may also respond to phytoplankton. Its transparent feeding tentacles extend mainly at night, although it can learn to feed during daylight hours. Open brain corals are able to expand their tissues to a