Gold Glitter Acantho
Transform Your Tank with a Metallic Showpiece That Catches Light Like Nothing Else
Looking for an Acantho that brings genuine shimmer to your reef? The Gold Glitter Acanthastrea is exactly what it sounds like — a metallic gold morph with a sparkling, glitter-like quality across its corallites that intensifies under reef lighting and shifts as the angle changes. Where most LPS corals deliver flat color, the Gold Glitter delivers dimension. It's the kind of coral that looks different every time you walk past the tank, catching light in ways that keep it permanently interesting. Acanthos are already collector favorites — this morph earns its place at the top of the category.
Acanthastrea are encrusting LPS corals that spread outward over rockwork over time, gradually building from a single frag into a full colony-level display. They're among the hardiest and most adaptable LPS corals in the hobby — forgiving of minor parameter swings, tolerant of a range of lighting conditions, and accessible for intermediate reefers who want high-end color without high-maintenance demands. Feed weekly and watch the gold deepen.
Quick Stats & Care Guide
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Common Name: Gold Glitter Acantho
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Scientific Name: Acanthastrea sp.
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Current Size: Frag / Small Colony
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Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
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Temperament: Aggressive (keep clear of neighboring corals)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; target feed 1–2x weekly (mysis, Reef-Roids)
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Reef Safe: Yes, with spacing
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Water Conditions: Temp 76–78°F | Sal 1.025 | Alk 8–9 dKH | Ca 420–440 ppm | Low-moderate flow | Low-moderate PAR (50–150)
Why Buy From The Coral Boutique?
Every specimen we ship has been quarantined, conditioned, and eating before it leaves our facility. Acanthos color up best under stable conditions — ours arrive healthy and acclimated, ready to start spreading in your tank from day one.
