Coral species · Maze Brain Coral

Platygyra spp.

Winding, maze-like valleys in rich colour: a hardy, classic brain coral.

Overview

Platygyra is the classic maze brain coral: a massive stony coral whose corallites join into long, winding valleys. It is hardy, slow growing and makes a strong visual statement in any display.

Appearance and colour

Valleys and walls are often different colours, which emphasises the maze pattern. Greens, browns, greys and purples are common, and some pieces fluoresce brightly under blue light.

Care in the aquarium

Moderate to high light and moderate flow suit Platygyra. Place it on stable rockwork low to mid-level in the reef. It extends feeding tentacles at night, when it can be target fed with small meaty foods. Allow some room around the colony to avoid contact with other corals.

At a glance

Maze Brain Coral

Type LPS (large polyp stony)
Also known as Maze brain coral, Platygyra
Lighting Moderate to high
Water flow Moderate
Placement Lower to middle of the reef
Feeding Small meaty foods at night
Care level Easy to moderate
Temperament Mildly aggressive at night

Every coral is unique. Photos are representative of the species; each colony varies in shape, size and colour.

Responsibly sourced

How we source Platygyra spp.

Our corals are collected on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, from the northern areas of the Reef down to Bundaberg, our home. Our diving collection vessels are equipped for long-distance travel, so we can find the best corals and keep them in pristine condition on the way to our holding facility.

Jeremy leads our harvesting team, which is extensively trained in safe, sustainable collecting techniques. We work to a strictly limited quota across broad reef areas within specific zones, taking small numbers of corals of limited size and premium quality and leaving the majority of the coral intact.

At our Bundaberg holding facility, Travis and the team fine-tune feeding, lighting and husbandry so every coral is in top condition before it is carefully packed and shipped. Our growing aquaculture program supports our vision of offering a 100% aquacultured source of premium corals.

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Limited, selective harvest

A strictly limited quota, taken from broad reef areas in specific zones. Small numbers, limited sizes and premium quality.

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Stewardship and certification

We participate in Provision Reef, an industry stewardship program, and maintain CITES certification for responsible sourcing.

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Towards 100% aquacultured

Our growing aquaculture program in Bundaberg supports our vision of a fully aquacultured source of premium corals.

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