Cotton Candy Acanthophyllia

WYSIWYG: Select a photographed specimen; you will receive the exact Cotton Candy Acanthophyllia shown for your selection.

  Coral: Cotton Candy Acanthophyllia
  Scientific name: Acanthophyllia deshayesiana
  Coloration: Prominent pink and blue coloration with natural variations in shade and pattern
  Size: Size varies by the selected specimen. For scale, three background grid squares measure slightly under 2".
  Difficulty: Moderate
  Lighting: Low to moderate
  Water flow: Low to moderate and indirect
  Placement: Sand bed

Cotton Candy Acanthophyllia combines prominent pink and blue coloration across its large, fleshy polyp. The balance of pastel and fluorescent tones varies between specimens, creating a distinctive cotton-candy color pattern.

Place the coral on the sand bed where its tissue can fully expand without rubbing against rockwork. Avoid intense lighting and strong, direct water flow. Select a variant to view the exact coloration, pattern, size and specimen you will receive.

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