💛🔥 Acanthophyllia “Gold Devil” – Farmed
Acanthophyllia deshayesiana
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Intense golden yellow with fiery orange-red streaks and green undertones
Water Conditions: 24–27°C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
Water Flow: Low
Placement: Bottom Level
Overview
The Acanthophyllia “Gold Devil” is a breathtaking farmed variety that stands out with its rich golden base, intense fiery marbling, and contrasting green or metallic highlights depending on the angle and lighting. With a large, fleshy polyp and almost hypnotic symmetry, this coral becomes an instant showpiece in any LPS-dominated reef tank.
Farmed specimens such as this one offer improved adaptation to captive conditions and reduced environmental impact, making them a sustainable and responsible choice for reef hobbyists.
Highly prized by collectors for its rare coloration and substantial tissue mass, the Gold Devil is both a luxury specimen and a hardy, rewarding coral for reefers ready to showcase something special on their sand bed.
Care & Feeding
Though photosynthetic, Acanthophyllias thrive when target-fed 1–2 times per week with meaty foods like mysis, krill, enriched brine shrimp, or coral-specific blends. Feeding boosts tissue expansion, colour vibrancy, and long-term health.
Optimal Parameters
Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 2–10 ppm
Phosphate (PO4): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Best placed directly on the sand bed in areas with low flow and diffused lighting. Avoid contact with rocks or aggressive neighbours, as the soft, inflatable tissue is prone to damage. Allow ample space around it to expand fully.
🌟🐉 Golden Elegance with Fiery Personality – The Gold Devil is a premium Acanthophyllia morph that blends bold colouration with the grace of aquacultured resilience. A centrepiece for refined reefscapes.