🌊🔥 Ocean Ember Acanthophyllia
Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Baby Blue, Deep Blue & Orange Morph)
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Colour Form: A spectacular fusion of soft baby blue, rich oceanic blue, and vivid orange tones across a fleshy, domed structure. These intense pigments form intricate radial patterns and soft gradients, glowing under actinic and full-spectrum reef lighting.
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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: Low to moderate
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Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
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Water Flow: Low and indirect
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Placement: Sandbed only – avoid sharp rock or high flow areas
🧬 Overview
The Ocean Ember Acanthophyllia is a rare and captivating large-polyp solitary coral, revered for its intense trio of colours: soft baby blue, deep cobalt, and radiant orange. Each specimen displays unique patterning, from sunburst centres to swirling gradients, making it a one-of-a-kind showpiece in any reef system.
With its smooth, inflated tissue and hypnotic colouration, this coral draws attention from every angle. Its peaceful nature and slow growth make it ideal for established tanks with stable conditions.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, this coral also benefits from supplemental feeding 1–2 times per week. Offer meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, or reef-safe gel-based coral blends.
Avoid high-flow placement, which may cause tissue recession. Ensure it rests securely on a sandy substrate, with space to expand fully without competition from aggressive neighbours.
📈 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
Place directly on the sandbed in a low-flow area of the tank. Lighting should be moderate, with blue spectrum LEDs enhancing the coral’s soft pastel and fiery tones. Avoid rockwork or unstable platforms that may damage its fleshy tissue over time.
🌊🔥 Ocean Ember Acanthophyllia
A tranquil flame beneath the reef — soft, rare, and endlessly mesmerising.