Ultra Platygyra Maze Brain

Size: 1.25 inches

This Ultra Platygyra Maze Brain is  "WYSIWYG" - What you see is what you get - so this one is yours!  This is grown on our farm and is a Dr. Mac Stash coral. We have a wide variety of corals all grown in our facility.

Maze brain corals (genera Platygyra and Favites) are large-polyp stony (LPS) corals known for their distinctive winding, maze-like ridges that give them their common name. They typically display earthy tones like green, brown, yellow, or combinations with subtle fluorescent highlights under reef lighting. Their solid, dome-shaped or encrusting growth form makes them a great structural coral, adding texture and a natural reef appearance to the aquarium. While not as fast-growing as some LPS, they are hardy and well-suited for aquarists looking for a durable, visually unique centerpiece.

For care, maze brain corals prefer moderate lighting and low to moderate, indirect water flow to keep debris from settling in their grooves without causing tissue recession. They thrive in stable water conditions (temperature ~76–80°F, salinity ~1.025, alkalinity 8–9 dKH, calcium 400–450 ppm, magnesium 1250–1350 ppm) and can tolerate a range of conditions once established, but do not respond well to sudden changes. Place them with some space from neighboring corals, as they can extend short sweeper tentacles at night. While primarily photosynthetic, they benefit from occasional feeding of fine meaty foods or reef nutrition blends, which can enhance coloration and support steady growth.