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Trachyphyllia corals, often shortened to “Trachys,” are native to the Indo-Pacific region and an excellent choice for coral enthusiasts. The lobed appearance of the living tissue of this coral makes it easy to understand why they are often called “brain coral,” as they resemble the sulci (grooves) and gyri (ridges) of the mammalian brain. However, the resemblance ends there, as these LPS corals host photosynthetic algae called zooxanthellae in their tissue, which provide some but not all of the nutritional requirements of the coral. These symbiotic algae provide the coral with electric greens, purples, reds, pinks and other combination of colors, making for a very colorful complement to any reef tank, provided some basic care requirements are met.