Wilsoni Corals

Australophyllia wilsoni

💧Low to Moderate Flow

☀️Low to Moderate Light

⭐Intermediate to Advanced Difficulty

Wilsoni Coral (Australophyllia wilsoni) is a less common and visually striking LPS coral native to the waters of northwestern Australia. It’s known for its large, fleshy polyps and dramatic coloration—most commonly deep reds, blues, and purples. Wilsoni is a high-end showpiece coral often kept by advanced hobbyists. Notably, there are two environmental variants of Wilsoni that differ significantly in the water temperatures they require, which can make long-term success more challenging. While captivating, this coral is sensitive to stress and water instability, so stable parameters and careful acclimation are essential.

Classification

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Cnidaria
Class	Anthozoa
Order	Scleractinia
Family	Lobophylliidae
Genus	Australophyllia
Species	Australophyllia wilsoni

Australophyllia wilsoni was previously classified as Symphyllia wilsoni before being moved to its own genus. To complicate matters, the former Symphyllia genus has since been dissolved, with most of its species reassigned to Lobophyllia. This taxonomic reshuffling has made it more difficult to find information or available pieces under consistent naming.

Quick Care Tips

Lighting

Low to Moderate

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Moderate

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Flow

Low to Moderate

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Moderate

High

Difficulty

Intermediate to Advanced

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilsoni Coral difficult to keep?

Wilsoni Coral can be challenging due to its sensitivity to stress and changes to its environment. It requires stable water conditions, low to moderate lighting, and minimal fluctuations in parameters like alkalinity and salinity. Furthermore, different varieties have large differences in their required water temperate, making it more challenging to keep with other corals requiring higher/lower temperatures.

How fast does Wilsoni Coral grow?

Wilsoni Coral is a slow grower. It may take months to show visible growth, especially if stressed during acclimation or kept in suboptimal conditions.

What should I feed my Wilsoni Coral?

Wilsoni Coral benefits from target feeding with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp.

Marketplace Overview

Current Listings: 11
Lowest Price: $70
Highest Price: $550
Median Price: $297

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Top Sellers

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How to Choose a Healthy Wilsoni Coral

Coloration:
Look for vibrant, rich colors without dull or faded patches. Healthy specimens often display contrast between lobes and mouths. Fading colors can indicate the start of bleaching and be very difficult to recover from.
Tissue Health:
Ensure tissue is fully inflated, smooth, and free of skeleton exposure or receding edges. Shriveling may indicate stress or poor acclimation. Damage is harder to recover from with Wilsoni, so ensure the entire coral is healthy.
Temperature Origin:
Some Wilsoni originate from cooler waters, while others are from warmer regions. Ask the seller about the source or temperature range the coral is used to—this can make a major difference in long-term success.

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