Red and Green Meandroid Brain Coral
This Red and Green Meandroid stands out for its striking bi-color contrast and reliability in captive conditions, offering hobbyists a high-impact centerpiece without the premium cost of rarer morphs. It represents the best color-to-value ratio among the listed Meandroid Brain Corals, being hardier and easier to acclimate than the Ultra Grade Rainbow while delivering more vivid coloration than the budget Maze Brain Coral Platygyra. Because of its combination of visual appeal and relatively modest price, it is often the go-to choice for aquarists who want dramatic color without the shipping or provenance premium of the Australian specimens.
Red-green pop — disco
Maze ridges — tactile
Red-green pop — disco
Maze ridges — tactile
Review Summary
"Buyers commonly report vivid red and green coloration and good long-term survival under stable aquarium conditions, though a few note slight color fade under inadequate lighting. Overall praised for hardiness and eye-catching patterning once acclimated."
Easy care — beginner
Striking red and green polyp coloration creates high visual contrast as a focal piece in reef displays.
Easy care — beginner
Striking red and green polyp coloration creates high visual contrast as a focal piece in reef displays.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
This Red and Green Meandroid stands out for its striking bi-color contrast and reliability in captive conditions, offering hobbyists a high-impact centerpiece without the premium cost of rarer morphs. It represents the best color-to-value ratio among the listed Meandroid Brain Corals, being hardier and easier to acclimate than the Ultra Grade Rainbow while delivering more vivid coloration than the budget Maze Brain Coral Platygyra. Because of its combination of visual appeal and relatively modest price, it is often the go-to choice for aquarists who want dramatic color without the shipping or provenance premium of the Australian specimens.
Red-green pop — disco
Maze ridges — tactile
Easy care — beginner
Striking red and green polyp coloration creates high visual contrast as a focal piece in reef displays.
Requires moderate lighting and stable water flow to maintain color and health.
Red-green pop — disco
Maze ridges — tactile
Easy care — beginner
Striking red and green polyp coloration creates high visual contrast as a focal piece in reef displays.
Requires moderate lighting and stable water flow to maintain color and health.
$100-250 CAD
Ultra Grade Rainbow Meandroid
The Ultra Grade Rainbow Meandroid is the market leader for collectors seeking the rarest, most saturated polychrome patterns and is priced at a premium to reflect its scarcity and high aesthetic value. Technically superior in pigmentation and selective breeding traits compared with the other entries, it commands the highest resale and show value but also requires more exacting husbandry than the Red and Green or Maze varieties. For serious collectors or display aquariums focused on top-tier presentation, its higher acquisition and maintenance costs are justified by unmatched color complexity and trophy-class appeal.
Rainbow glow — show
Neon fluorescence — party
Rainbow glow — show
Neon fluorescence — party
Review Summary
"Owners rave about the striking, multi-hued appearance of the Ultra Grade Rainbow but also warn it can be more sensitive to water changes and shipping stress than common strains. When kept in stable, high-quality systems it rewards owners with exceptional color, though a minority experienced partial color loss after transit."
Collector grade — trophy
Exceptional multi-hued coloration (rainbow tones) that commands premium prices and collector interest.
Collector grade — trophy
Exceptional multi-hued coloration (rainbow tones) that commands premium prices and collector interest.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
The Ultra Grade Rainbow Meandroid is the market leader for collectors seeking the rarest, most saturated polychrome patterns and is priced at a premium to reflect its scarcity and high aesthetic value. Technically superior in pigmentation and selective breeding traits compared with the other entries, it commands the highest resale and show value but also requires more exacting husbandry than the Red and Green or Maze varieties. For serious collectors or display aquariums focused on top-tier presentation, its higher acquisition and maintenance costs are justified by unmatched color complexity and trophy-class appeal.
Rainbow glow — show
Neon fluorescence — party
Collector grade — trophy
Exceptional multi-hued coloration (rainbow tones) that commands premium prices and collector interest.
Demands pristine water quality and strong, stable lighting to preserve vivid pigments.
Rainbow glow — show
Neon fluorescence — party
Collector grade — trophy
Exceptional multi-hued coloration (rainbow tones) that commands premium prices and collector interest.
Demands pristine water quality and strong, stable lighting to preserve vivid pigments.
$350-800 CAD
Australian Meandroid Brain Coral
The Australian Meandroid Brain Coral is prized for its provenance and robust, naturally variegated forms that appeal to buyers concerned with traceable origin and biosecurity standards. While generally more expensive to source and ship than regional cultivars like the Indonesian Maze or Philippine Symphyllia, it often carries certifications or provenance records that increase market value and confidence for public displays and premium collections. Compared with the Ultra Grade Rainbow it trades off extreme color saturation for documented origin and often stronger wild-type growth patterns favored in conservation-minded setups.
Aussie hues — coastal
Sturdy growth — hardy
Aussie hues — coastal
Sturdy growth — hardy
Review Summary
"Australian Meandroid customers appreciate the unique patterning and generally robust nature, reporting consistent polyp extension and good recovery after acclimation; however, long-distance shipping can occasionally cause extra stress. Most reviewers find them a worthwhile, distinctive addition to reef tanks."
Unique stripes — island
Often prized for robust coloration and patterning typical of Australian wild or aquacultured strains.
Unique stripes — island
Often prized for robust coloration and patterning typical of Australian wild or aquacultured strains.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Australian Meandroid Brain Coral is prized for its provenance and robust, naturally variegated forms that appeal to buyers concerned with traceable origin and biosecurity standards. While generally more expensive to source and ship than regional cultivars like the Indonesian Maze or Philippine Symphyllia, it often carries certifications or provenance records that increase market value and confidence for public displays and premium collections. Compared with the Ultra Grade Rainbow it trades off extreme color saturation for documented origin and often stronger wild-type growth patterns favored in conservation-minded setups.
Aussie hues — coastal
Sturdy growth — hardy
Unique stripes — island
Often prized for robust coloration and patterning typical of Australian wild or aquacultured strains.
Generally hardy with moderate care requirements—prefers steady flow and balanced lighting.
Aussie hues — coastal
Sturdy growth — hardy
Unique stripes — island
Often prized for robust coloration and patterning typical of Australian wild or aquacultured strains.
Generally hardy with moderate care requirements—prefers steady flow and balanced lighting.
$150-450 CAD
Maze Brain Coral Platygyra
The Maze Brain Coral Platygyra is the budget-friendly option for aquarists who want the classic meandroid morphology without the rarity premiums of rainbow or Australian provenance specimens. Technically it is among the hardiest on the list and adapts well to a range of lighting and flow, making it a practical alternative to the more demanding Ultra Grade Rainbow and Australian varieties. Its lower entry price makes it attractive for community tanks and for hobbyists scaling up collections while still delivering attractive surface texture and growth form.
Intricate maze — mindbender
Compact colony — space-saver
Intricate maze — mindbender
Compact colony — space-saver
Review Summary
"Maze Brain Coral (Platygyra) is frequently noted for being hardy and reef-tank friendly with predictable growth and reasonable color, making it popular with hobbyists. Some users mention aggressiveness toward nearby corals and occasional slow color changes under lower light."
Gentle feeders — hypnotic
Distinctive meandering valleys and ridges give the classic 'maze' appearance valued in aquariums.
Gentle feeders — hypnotic
Distinctive meandering valleys and ridges give the classic 'maze' appearance valued in aquariums.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Maze Brain Coral Platygyra is the budget-friendly option for aquarists who want the classic meandroid morphology without the rarity premiums of rainbow or Australian provenance specimens. Technically it is among the hardiest on the list and adapts well to a range of lighting and flow, making it a practical alternative to the more demanding Ultra Grade Rainbow and Australian varieties. Its lower entry price makes it attractive for community tanks and for hobbyists scaling up collections while still delivering attractive surface texture and growth form.
Intricate maze — mindbender
Compact colony — space-saver
Gentle feeders — hypnotic
Distinctive meandering valleys and ridges give the classic 'maze' appearance valued in aquariums.
Adaptable to a range of tank conditions, making it suitable for intermediate hobbyists.
Intricate maze — mindbender
Compact colony — space-saver
Gentle feeders — hypnotic
Distinctive meandering valleys and ridges give the classic 'maze' appearance valued in aquariums.
Adaptable to a range of tank conditions, making it suitable for intermediate hobbyists.
$80-300 CAD
Symphyllia Brain Coral
The Symphyllia Brain Coral is a niche but valuable choice for aquarists wanting a complementary growth habit and feeding response different from true Meandroid species, offering dense fleshy polyps and good expansion in moderate conditions. Financially it sits between the Maze and the Australian specimens, and technically it excels in fast polyp expansion and aggressive feeding response compared with the Meandroid types, which can be leveraged in mixed-species displays. Collectors who want dynamic polyp movement and a distinct texture in their reefscape often choose Symphyllia as a companion piece to the more linear Meandroid corals.
Bubble lobes — squishy
Sweeper tentacles — cuddle
Bubble lobes — squishy
Sweeper tentacles — cuddle
Review Summary
"Symphyllia buyers like the fleshy polyps and dynamic movement, praising good display value and feeding response, but several report sensitivity to abrupt water changes and occasional tissue recession. Overall reviews are positive for experienced keepers who provide stable conditions."
Night shimmer — moonlit
Fleshy lobes and large polyps create a bold, textured brain-coral look different from Platygyra meandroids.
Night shimmer — moonlit
Fleshy lobes and large polyps create a bold, textured brain-coral look different from Platygyra meandroids.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Symphyllia Brain Coral is a niche but valuable choice for aquarists wanting a complementary growth habit and feeding response different from true Meandroid species, offering dense fleshy polyps and good expansion in moderate conditions. Financially it sits between the Maze and the Australian specimens, and technically it excels in fast polyp expansion and aggressive feeding response compared with the Meandroid types, which can be leveraged in mixed-species displays. Collectors who want dynamic polyp movement and a distinct texture in their reefscape often choose Symphyllia as a companion piece to the more linear Meandroid corals.
Bubble lobes — squishy
Sweeper tentacles — cuddle
Night shimmer — moonlit
Fleshy lobes and large polyps create a bold, textured brain-coral look different from Platygyra meandroids.
Can be aggressive with long sweeper tentacles; allow adequate space from neighboring corals.
Bubble lobes — squishy
Sweeper tentacles — cuddle
Night shimmer — moonlit
Fleshy lobes and large polyps create a bold, textured brain-coral look different from Platygyra meandroids.
Can be aggressive with long sweeper tentacles; allow adequate space from neighboring corals.
$100-350 CAD