Circus Freak Rainbow Wilsoni WYSIWYG

We have had this frag for almost 2 years! Picture has been updated 11-15-24 (the main photograph). It's grown and larger now, wilsoni's have been known to not do well in captivity or in warm waters but this thing is in a tank that is kept at 80-81 degrees F. We'd hang onto it for farming except the growth on it does seem slow.

Still, this is a one of a kind beautiful rainbow piece.

Australophyllia wilsoni are large polyp stony (LPS) corals in the Lobophylliidae family. Wilsoni corals can be found in a wide variety of colors and textures. They are sometimes called “Brain corals” or “Lobed brain corals.” 

Wilsoni corals require lower lighting. We recommend around 100 PAR. Bear in mind that most corals can be gradually adapted to lighting conditions outside of their normal preferences. Wilsoni corals also prefer lower water flow. These corals really do not like a lot of flow, so keep that in mind when placing your new coral. It’s important to note that there are really 2 types of Wilsoni and it’s based purely on where the specimen was collected. There is a cold water variety and a warm water variety. The cold water Wilsoni is found in waters that range from 70-72°F.  The warm water Wilsoni is found in waters that range from 76-78°F. Unfortunately, the brighter colored Wilsoni corals come from the colder waters. However, hobbyists have had success slowly acclimating cold water Wilsoni corals to warmer temperatures. So, there is hope.