Ultra Aussie Rainbow Acanthophyllia
Transform Your Tank with One Jaw-Dropping Australian Showpiece
Looking for a true centerpiece coral? The Ultra Aussie Rainbow Acanthophyllia is one of the most coveted large polyp stony corals in the hobby — sourced directly from Australian waters and prized for its explosive, multicolored pigmentation that shifts under different lighting. Each specimen is genuinely unique, displaying layered rings of electric green, deep crimson, violet, and gold that few corals can rival at any price point.
Acanthophyllia are large, single-polyp corals that expand dramatically during feeding and evening hours, often reaching 6–10 inches across at full extension — a commanding presence on any reef tank sandbed. Despite their exotic appearance, they are surprisingly rewarding for intermediate to advanced aquarists: slow-growing, long-lived, and visibly responsive to target feeding. The satisfaction of watching this specimen inflate and color up in your home aquarium is hard to match.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Rainbow Acanthophyllia, Meat Coral, Doughnut Coral
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Current Size:Approx. 3–5 inches (contact us for exact sizing on available specimens)
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Care Level:Moderate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — maintain adequate spacing from neighboring corals
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Diet:Photosynthetic; benefits strongly from weekly target feeding of meaty foods (mysis, silversides, reef chili)
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — keep away from adjacent corals due to sweeper tentacles
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Water Conditions:Temp 75–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | Alkalinity 8–9.5 dKH | Calcium 400–450 ppm | Magnesium 1250–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow | Low to moderate lighting (PAR 50–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Acanthophyllia we offer is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it is actively expanding and responding to feeding — so you receive a healthy, stable specimen ready to thrive from day one. At The Coral Boutique, we never ship until we're confident in what we're sending you.
