Placing them in too much light

Trachyphyllia are often placed in mid-light zones to “improve colour,” but they naturally prefer low light conditions . Too much light can cause: bleaching or washed-out colour tissue recession starting from the edges constant contraction and poor inflation They perform best on the sand bed in shaded or low-intensity light areas , with slow acclimation if moved.

Strong or turbulent flow exposure

A common mistake is placing Trachy in areas with moderate to high flow to keep detritus off it. This leads to: failure to fully expand tissue irritation over time difficulty capturing food They need very gentle, indirect flow , just enough to prevent debris settling without disturbing the flesh.

Poor placement on unstable or abrasive sand beds

Because Trachyphyllia are sand-bed corals, they are often placed without considering stability. Mistakes include: placing them where sand shifts and buries tissue positioning near sharp rock edges allowing detritus buildup around the base This can cause: tissue damage and infection risk slow recession at the base long-term decline even in good water quality A clean, stable, low-flow sand bed area is ideal for long-term health.

What are your shipping options?

🛫 Livestock Shipping (Corals, Fish, Inverts) Overnight Express (Australia-wide) Shipped via Team Global Express / air freight partners depending on route Airport-to-Airport option available (customers collect from local airport freight terminal) Door-to-door delivery available where supported Typically dispatched on set shipping days (usually Monday–Tuesday) to reduce transit risk Designed specifically for live arrival success 📦 Dry Goods Shipping Standard parcel post via Australia Post / courier services 2–4 business days delivery (approx.) Used for equipment, supplements, salt, and non-living products 🚚 Local Delivery (Victoria) Hand-delivery available in select Melbourne areas (including Doncaster region) Same-day or scheduled local drop-offs depending on run ⚠️ Important Shipping Rules Livestock is packed and shipped under your Arrive Alive Guarantee Orders are carefully scheduled to avoid weekend delays (no risky Friday holds for livestock) WA / TAS / NT may have quarantine or species restrictions Dry goods and livestock may be split into separate shipments depending on rules 💡 Key Point We offer a specialised live arrival logistics system , not standard retail shipping - everything is structured around coral and fish survival, not just delivery speed.

What is your return policy?

🐠 Return Policy At Aquamarine Aquaristic, all livestock is handled under strict care standards to ensure the best possible arrival and long-term success. 🪸 Livestock (Corals, Fish & Invertebrates) Covered under our Arrive Alive Guarantee If an item arrives unwell or deceased, you must contact us within 24 hours of delivery Clear photos are required (in bag + out of bag, where applicable) Once assessed, approved claims are issued as: Store credit, or Replacement (when available) Shipping costs for replacement items are not covered unless the issue is significant or agreed upon case-by-case. 📦 Dry Goods Must be returned unopened and unused Returns must be requested within 7 days of delivery Eligible for refund, store credit, or exchange (excluding shipping costs) ⚠️ Important Notes We do not accept returns for change of mind on livestock All livestock is unique and individually handled, making returns outside DOA/health issues not applicable Proper acclimation and care conditions are required for all claims

Do you ship internationally?

We only offer: 🇦🇺 Australia-wide livestock shipping (overnight / airport or door-to-door depending on route) 📦 Domestic dry goods shipping within Australia 🚚 Limited local Melbourne/Victoria hand delivery Why not overseas? International livestock shipping (especially corals, fish, and invertebrates) requires: Export permits (CITES for some corals/species) Import biosecurity approval from destination countries Complex quarantine and airline live animal export handling High mortality risk and compliance costs

How can I track my order?

📦 How to Track Your Order Once your order has been fulfilled and dispatched , you will automatically receive a tracking notification via SMS and/or email containing your tracking details. All livestock orders are shipped with Team Global Express , and can be tracked in real time. 🛰 Live Tracking Track your shipment (Team Global Express) Team Global Express also provides a live map tracking system , allowing you to follow your delivery in real time from depot to door (or airport pickup depending on service).

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Trachyphyllia

Trachyphyllia Coral Collection

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Care requirements

Water chemistry

nutrient-rich conditions (doesn’t like ultra-clean systems)

Lighting

Low (~40–100 PAR)

Flow

very low, gentle flow - (just enough to keep detritus off-no direct or strong flow)

Care difficulty

Beginner

Feeding

Meaty Foods, Pallets & Aminos

Tank maturity

8 weeks min.

Compatibility

Desh

Cynarina

Other Corals

Avoid these pitfalls

Common Mistakes to Avoid

please follow the path for success!

Trachyphyllia are often placed in mid-light zones to “improve colour,” but they naturally prefer low light conditions.
Too much light can cause:
- bleaching or washed-out colour
- tissue recession starting from the edges
- constant contraction and poor inflation
They perform best on the sand bed in shaded or low-intensity light areas, with slow acclimation if moved.
A common mistake is placing Trachy in areas with moderate to high flow to keep detritus off it.
This leads to:
- failure to fully expand
- tissue irritation over time
- difficulty capturing food
They need very gentle, indirect flow, just enough to prevent debris settling without disturbing the flesh.
Because Trachyphyllia are sand-bed corals, they are often placed without considering stability.
Mistakes include:
- placing them where sand shifts and buries tissue
- positioning near sharp rock edges
- allowing detritus buildup around the base
This can cause:
- tissue damage and infection risk
- slow recession at the base
- long-term decline even in good water quality
A clean, stable, low-flow sand bed area is ideal for long-term health.

Help centre

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our products and services

🛫 Livestock Shipping (Corals, Fish, Inverts)
- Overnight Express (Australia-wide)
- Shipped via Team Global Express / air freight partners depending on route
- Airport-to-Airport option available (customers collect from local airport freight terminal)
- Door-to-door delivery available where supported
- Typically dispatched on set shipping days (usually Monday–Tuesday) to reduce transit risk
- Designed specifically for live arrival success
📦 Dry Goods Shipping
- Standard parcel post via Australia Post / courier services
- 2–4 business days delivery (approx.)
- Used for equipment, supplements, salt, and non-living products
🚚 Local Delivery (Victoria)
- Hand-delivery available in select Melbourne areas (including Doncaster region)
- Same-day or scheduled local drop-offs depending on run
⚠️ Important Shipping Rules
- Livestock is packed and shipped under your Arrive Alive Guarantee
- Orders are carefully scheduled to avoid weekend delays (no risky Friday holds for livestock)
- WA / TAS / NT may have quarantine or species restrictions
- Dry goods and livestock may be split into separate shipments depending on rules
💡 Key Point
We offer a specialised live arrival logistics system, not standard retail shipping - everything is structured around coral and fish survival, not just delivery speed.
🐠 Return Policy
At Aquamarine Aquaristic, all livestock is handled under strict care standards to ensure the best possible arrival and long-term success.
🪸 Livestock (Corals, Fish & Invertebrates)
- Covered under our Arrive Alive Guarantee
- If an item arrives unwell or deceased, you must contact us within 24 hours of delivery
- Clear photos are required (in bag + out of bag, where applicable)
- Once assessed, approved claims are issued as:
  
  Store credit, or
  
  Replacement (when available)
Shipping costs for replacement items are not covered unless the issue is significant or agreed upon case-by-case.
📦 Dry Goods
- Must be returned unopened and unused
- Returns must be requested within 7 days of delivery
- Eligible for refund, store credit, or exchange (excluding shipping costs)
⚠️ Important Notes
- We do not accept returns for change of mind on livestock
- All livestock is unique and individually handled, making returns outside DOA/health issues not applicable
- Proper acclimation and care conditions are required for all claims
We only offer:
- 🇦🇺 Australia-wide livestock shipping (overnight / airport or door-to-door depending on route)
- 📦 Domestic dry goods shipping within Australia
- 🚚 Limited local Melbourne/Victoria hand delivery
Why not overseas?
International livestock shipping (especially corals, fish, and invertebrates) requires:
- Export permits (CITES for some corals/species)
- Import biosecurity approval from destination countries
- Complex quarantine and airline live animal export handling
- High mortality risk and compliance costs
📦 How to Track Your Order
Once your order has been fulfilled and dispatched, you will automatically receive a tracking notification via SMS and/or email containing your tracking details.
All livestock orders are shipped with Team Global Express, and can be tracked in real time.
🛰 Live Tracking
Track your shipment (Team Global Express)
Team Global Express also provides a live map tracking system, allowing you to follow your delivery in real time from depot to door (or airport pickup depending on service).

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Sarah M.

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Absolutely fantastic service! The corals arrived healthy and vibrant. The team really knows their stuff when it comes to marine life.

James T.

1 month ago

Best place for reef supplies in Australia. Fast shipping and excellent customer support. Highly recommend!

Emma K.

3 weeks ago

Great quality products and the care guides are incredibly helpful. My reef tank has never looked better!

Michael R.

1 week ago

Professional packaging and healthy livestock every time. These guys are the real deal.

Lisa P.

2 months ago

Amazing selection and expert advice. They helped me choose the perfect cleanup crew for my tank.

David W.

3 weeks ago

Top-notch service from start to finish. The team's knowledge and passion for marine aquariums really shows.