🔥 Molten Gold Black Mouth Symphyllia – XXL WYSIWYG 🔥
Symphyllia spp. (Vibrant Orange-Gold Tentacles with Black Mouth)
🔹 Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive (long sweeper tentacles; keep generous spacing)
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Colour Form: This XXL Symphyllia displays glowing molten orange-gold tentacles with a striking contrasting black mouth 🟠⚫. The vibrant colors and large polyp size create a majestic, eye-catching centerpiece.
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Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
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Family: Lobophylliidae
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Lighting: Moderate to high (enhances the gold-orange glow and dramatic black mouth contrast)
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Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
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Water Flow: Low to moderate — allows full polyp expansion and gentle sway
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Placement: Mid to lower reef zones
🧬 Overview
The Molten Gold Black Mouth Symphyllia is a premium XXL specimen, prized for its vibrant molten colors and dramatic black mouth contrast. Its flowing tentacles create a dynamic, flame-like movement, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any reef display.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
Primarily photosynthetic but thrives with target feeding 1–2 times per week using mysis, krill, or enriched brine shrimp. Supplementation with amino acids and trace elements ensures vivid coloration and healthy tissue growth.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Best in mid to lower reef zones with moderate, indirect flow. Under actinic lighting, the black mouth contrasts beautifully against the molten orange-gold tentacles, creating a dramatic XXL centerpiece.
📸 WYSIWYG Note
Sold as WYSIWYG — the exact specimen photographed is the one you will receive, ensuring premium quality, coloration, and uniqueness.