Purple with gold mouth

A true centerpiece with royal elegance—this Purple Acanthophyllia features a deep, velvety purple body contrasted by a radiant metallic gold mouth, making it one of the most stunning and rare color morphs available. The fleshy tissue ripples with iridescent undertones, glowing beautifully under both daylight and blues. This WYSIWYG specimen inflates to 5–6 inches and is fully aquacultured under stable conditions.

🧼 Acanthophyllia Coral Care Guide
About Acanthophyllia deshayesiana
Also known as the Donut Coral or Meat Coral, Acanthophyllia is a premium single-polyp LPS coral known for its massive size, peaceful nature, and vivid coloration. Its slow growth and rarity make it a prized coral for show tanks and serious collectors.

🌍 Origin
Sustainably aquacultured from Indo-Pacific stock. This gold-mouth variant is highly sought after and uncommon in the wild trade.

💡 Lighting Requirements
Low to moderate light is best. Too much light can stress or bleach the coral. Place in a shaded sandbed zone and acclimate slowly if moving to brighter areas.

Low Light: 30–60 PAR
Medium Light: 60–100 PAR
Avoid intense direct LED or halide exposure.

🌊 Water Flow
Low, gentle flow is ideal. The coral’s soft, fleshy tissue expands best in calm conditions. Avoid strong currents that can lead to retraction or damage.

🍽️ Feeding
Acanthophyllia will extend feeder tentacles primarily at night. Target-feed 2–3 times per week with chunky meaty foods (mysis, krill, clam, reef blend) to promote fullness, coloration, and long-term health.

🌱 Propagation
Not frag-friendly. Being a single-polyp species, it can only be propagated through specialized aquaculture methods. Each one is truly one of a kind.

🔄 Acclimation
Use a slow 60-minute drip acclimation. This coral is sensitive to sudden changes in salinity, pH, or temperature—stable parameters are crucial.

⚠️ Placement Tip:
Place on a soft sandbed, away from rough rock edges or aggressive corals. It inflates significantly and needs space to prevent damage or crowding.

🌟 Why It’s Special:
The Gold Mouth paired with royal purple flesh makes this piece an absolute standout. Rare, vibrant, and regal—perfect for hobbyists who want something no one else has.