🔥🌪️ Acantophyllia deshayesiana – Orange and Gold with Grey Lashes
Acantophyllia deshayesiana
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Intense Orange and Gold Centre with Subtle Grey “Lash” Markings on the Mantle
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, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom Level
Overview
The Orange and Gold Acantophyllia deshayesiana with Grey Lashes is a true luxury showpiece. With a brilliant molten core of orange and gold hues, it commands immediate attention on the sand bed. Soft grey “lashes” radiate from the centre, giving the coral a layered, dimensional appearance that shifts under different lighting angles.
This coral is known for its large, fleshy tissue, bold colours, and ability to inflate impressively. It’s ideal for reefers seeking a premium centrepiece with rare colour combinations and elegant texture.
Care & Feeding
This species is photosynthetic but responds exceptionally well to target feeding with meaty items such as mysis, krill, and high-quality reef blends. Feeding once or twice per week during lower light periods promotes full inflation, growth, and deeper colour saturation.
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
Place this coral directly on the sand bed or soft substrate, away from high flow or aggressive neighbours. It requires space to expand and should not be wedged between rocks. Gentle, indirect water movement will keep the tissue clean and healthy.
🌞🎨 Luxury on the Sand Bed – With its fiery core and smokey lashes, this Acantophyllia offers both intensity and refinement. A rare gem that brings opulence and movement to your reef.