Lobophyllia Coral Placement

[Nico the Reefer]

I recently purchased a lobo frag from my lfs (the picture is from the store) and am debating on where to place it. Upon searching the internet, I have received many differing opinions based on the color and species of the given lobo. Most people seem to agree that it is a low light and low to moderate water flow coral. However, some people claim their coral died because it wasn't receiving moderate to high lighting and moderate water flow. I was planning on placing it on the sand bed (away from other coral, so as to not sting them) and slowly move it upwards in my tank if the coral deems necessary. I have one Radion XR15w pro light mounted above my 29 gallon

tank that is running at 40% intensity. My tank is about 18 inches deep so I think there is sufficient PAR on the sand bed to have it thrive. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SeaDweller]

I have the same one, purple/orange/green/red right?

Anyway, mines on the sandbed in low flow and it does very well. Has grown multiple heads and is very very hardy btw IME.

 

[Nico the Reefer]

Thank you very much for the response. I will place the frag in the sand bed.

Now, you say your lobo has grown multiple heads. Do you feed it and if so, what do you feed?