War Paint Acanthophyllia (Acanthophyllia deshayesiana)

This Acanthophyllia is a single large, round polyp with a vivid contrast of colors. A bright orange, ridged center radiates outward in a starburst pattern, broken up by irregular blue-purple patches that look like splashes of war paint. The outer edges are bubbly and textured in blue-teal, and short purple tentacles with lighter tips line the rim of the mouth area.

A piece this colorful makes a strong centerpiece in any LPS-focused reef. Acanthophyllia does best on the sand bed or low rockwork with moderate light and gentle to moderate flow, where its fleshy body can fully inflate. Give it space away from neighbors, since it can extend sweeper tentacles at night, and feed it meaty foods occasionally to help it thrive.

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