❤️💛🤍 Silver Stripes Red & Gold Acanthophyllia – Collector Coral 🤍💛❤️
Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Red & Gold Centre with Silver Striped Mantle)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful (large polyp; ensure clear space around tissue)
Colour Form: This spectacular Acanthophyllia showcases an intense red and gold central area framed by metallic silver stripes radiating across the mantle ❤️💛🤍. The contrast between the molten core and shimmering silver edges gives it a regal, collector-grade appearance.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Moderate (enhances the golden hue and metallic reflection)
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
Water Flow: Low to moderate — gentle circulation to avoid tissue stress
Placement: Lower reef zones or sand bed
🧬 Overview
The Silver Stripes Red & Gold Acanthophyllia is an extraordinary collector coral, celebrated for its glowing metallic pattern and luxurious colour palette. Its fleshy mantle expands fully under the right conditions, displaying rippling silver streaks over radiant red and gold tones. A true centrepiece that radiates elegance in any reef display.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
Although mainly photosynthetic, this coral thrives when target-fed 1–2 times per week with meaty foods such as mysis, krill, or marine pellets. Trace element and amino acid supplementation help maintain its vivid metallic finish and overall tissue health.
📈 Optimal Parameters
Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Best placed on the sand bed or a stable, low-flow area of the reef. Avoid contact with aggressive neighbours. Under actinic lighting, the silver streaks shimmer beautifully against the red-gold mantle, making it an instant focal point.
📦 Note
Each Acanthophyllia is entirely unique — photos represent the colouration and form typical of this exclusive collector coral.