What lighting does Acanthophyllia deshayesiana need?

Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Meat Coral) requires Moderate lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Acanthophyllia deshayesiana need?

Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Meat Coral) thrives with Low water flow.

Where should I place Acanthophyllia deshayesiana in my reef tank?

Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Meat Coral) does best in the bottom-middle of the aquarium.

Is Acanthophyllia deshayesiana aggressive?

Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Meat Coral) has a semi-aggressive temperament.

How hard is Acanthophyllia deshayesiana to keep?

Acanthophyllia deshayesiana (Meat Coral) is considered Moderate difficulty.

What family does Acanthophyllia deshayesiana belong to?

Acanthophyllia deshayesiana belongs to the family Lobophylliidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 289315.

LPS

Acanthophyllia deshayesiana

Meat Coral

Deep-water meat coral. Prefers very low light — can bleach under moderate intensity.

Also known as

Meat Coral

Genus Acanthophyllia

Family Lobophylliidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 289315

Feeding Target Feed

Fragging Natural Split

Moderate Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Moderate

Flow

Low

Placement

bottom-middle

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: LiveAquaria 2 observations across 2 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria PRIMARY	Moderate	Low	bottom-middle	semi-aggressive	Moderate	1
AllCorals Ref	Low	Low	bottom	semi-aggressive	easy	1

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Cards in Collection

24 cards for Acanthophyllia deshayesiana