🌪️💚 Nebula Core Acan
Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Yellow, Green & Black Striped Morph)
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Colour Form: Striking concentric stripes of lemon yellow, vivid green, and deep black radiate across a fleshy, undulating surface. Under actinic and full-spectrum lighting, the colors deepen and glow like a cosmic whirlpool.
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Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
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Family: Lobophylliidae
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Lighting: Moderate to Low
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Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
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Water Flow: Low and indirect
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Placement: Sandbed or gentle slope on stable substrate
Overview
The Nebula Core Acan is a mesmerizing ultra-stripe morph of Acanthophyllia deshayesiana, featuring an exotic blend of fluorescent yellow, emerald green, and velvety black in swirling, layered patterns. Its large polyp swells with soft, rhythmic pulses, resembling a living galaxy nestled on your reef floor.
Highly sought-after for its hypnotic coloration and rarity, this centerpiece coral transforms any aquascape into a work of aquatic art. Gentle and non-aggressive, it coexists beautifully with other peaceful tank mates.
Care & Feeding
This species is relatively undemanding with stable parameters and good husbandry. While it hosts symbiotic zooxanthellae for photosynthesis, its health and size benefit greatly from supplemental feeding — try mysis shrimp, reef roids, or minced seafood once or twice a week.
Place in low-flow, shaded to moderately lit areas to prevent tissue stress and to promote full polyp expansion.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
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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): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Settle this coral on a soft sandbed or a gentle slope with low water movement. Avoid sharp rock edges beneath it, as the fleshy tissue is delicate and prone to damage. Keep away from aggressive stingers to ensure safe expansion.
🌪️💚 Nebula Core Acan
A slow-breathing, cosmic bloom with luminous stripes of green, yellow, and shadow — a galactic heart for your reef’s foundation.