Ultra Acantho

Ultra Acanthophyllia

Transform Your Tank with Red and Sky Blue Ultra Color

Looking for a centerpiece for the bottom of your reef tank? This Ultra Acanthophyllia is one solitary polyp in salmon red, streaked with sky blue across its outer ridges. A bright blue ring frames the red center, edged in a thin line of purple. Ultra grade pieces carry more color and contrast than a standard Acanthophyllia, and each one is different.

Acanthophyllia (Acanthophyllia deshayesiana) are large polyp stony (LPS) corals that grow as one big, fleshy polyp rather than a spreading colony. Set it on the sand bed or a low, flat spot in the rockwork, where it has room to expand. They grow slowly and are a good fit for reefers with some LPS experience. Give it low to moderate lighting and low to moderate flow, and target feed meaty foods such as mysis once or twice a week; the polyp swells noticeably after a feeding. At night it may extend sweeper tentacles, so leave space between it and nearby corals.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Ultra Acanthophyllia (Acantho)
• Current Size: Single polyp (ask us for the current diameter)
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; may extend sweeper tentacles at night, so leave space from neighboring corals
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from target feeding meaty foods (mysis or blended coral foods) 1 to 2 times weekly
• Reef Safe: Yes, with spacing from other corals
• Water Conditions: Temp 76 to 79°F | Salinity 1.025 to 1.026 | pH 8.1 to 8.3 | Alkalinity 8 to 10 dKH | Calcium 400 to 450 ppm | Magnesium 1250 to 1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow | Low to moderate lighting (PAR 50 to 150)

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Acanthophyllia at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility before it ships. We wait until each one is inflating and eating well, so the one you buy online is already settled before it goes in your reef tank.