Trachy Brain Max Par?

[CMO]

Just picked up my first brain coral that I'm pretty excited about, so much so that I'm hoping to make it a center piece up on my main rock face instead of down in the sand where it seams most keep them. I think the moderate flow is acceptable in this spot but not sure if it's getting too much light here at 300 par. Just picked it up this weekend so no issues so far but just want to be ahead of the game on what to look for if it's not happy with lighting or flow. What are signs of too much light with a Trachy? Thanks

 

[Retro Reefer]

Beautiful Trachy.. IMO 300 par is to much and it may bleach, 100-150 it will probably be happier

 

[ckalupa]

I have a rainbow Trachy and it is not a fan of high par. It will withdraw if it is too bright. 150 much better as a high on mine. 100 even better.

 

[Hemmdog]

Literally the most beautiful trachy I’ve ever seen. Cherish that gem!

 

[SashimiTurtle]

I'll have to measure again, but this guy is getting about 200 for 8+hours. Very low flow. It's a radiata from pre Indo ban.

 

[CMO]

Literally the most beautiful trachy I’ve ever seen. Cherish that gem!

I'd have to agree with you! Went to the LFS to buy some putty and came home with by far the most expensive coral I've ever bought :eek:. It was just too beautiful to pass up. Even the wife isn't mad about this one which is a miracle :D

 

[CMO]

So I've headed the advice and moved it to a spot on the sand bed where it's now getting about 150 par. Just can't risk this one up on the rock work if that's not ideal.