Official Acanthophyllia, Cynarina, and Indophyllia show off (and appreciation) thread!

[Mr. Acantho]

There are at least 10 acanthos, indophyllia, and cynarina for sale at Top Shelf Aquatics for $600 or less

I have no money until next month so hope you guys get something cool

LPS Corals

LPS, or Large Polyp Stony corals are for many hobbyists the true jewels of the ocean. LPS come in many varieties of shapes, sizes, and (most importantly) colors. LPS require medium lighting and medium flow and more importantly, they are great additions for beginners and experts alike.

topshelfaquatics.com

 

[BSA Corals]

Some Late night goodies shot

 

[VintageReefer]

Got this awesome 24k gold rainbow acantho today from Ben @BSA Corals

It has mint green stripes, red accents on the mouth, and golden coloration all around. This is a coral that looks great under blues, but doesn’t need them. It looks even better with some whites added in the leds

 

[VintageReefer]

Updated pics. The 24k gold measures 7” wide and almost 2.5” tall

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Updated pics. The 24k gold measures 7” wide and almost 2.5” tall

The gold has such a unique texture!

 

[Mr. Acantho]

I got a new acantho (pink & yellow & green in the middle)

 

[BSA Corals]

This one is just insane!

 

[Mr_Knightley]

This one is just insane!

We've got to see a top down for this one

 

[rdirtytwo]

My Cynarina. What's up with the tumor looking overinflation?

 

[Mr. Acantho]

Not concerning

I have 1 acantho, 1 cynarina, and 1 indophyllia that all have the same "crown"

Specifically I had an indophyllia that appeared unhappy and was flat. Sometimes it shows its crown, which means it looks happy

 

[rdirtytwo]

Not concerning

I have 1 acantho, 1 cynarina, and 1 indophyllia that all have the same "crown"

Specifically I had an indophyllia that appeared unhappy and was flat. Sometimes it shows its crown, which means it looks happy

Good to know, thanks! I actually have an encrusting leptastrea that has a polyp swelling up like a balloon at peak hours and I have read it was intense LED related so I wasn't sure if I should be concerned when it came to these.

 

[Mr_Knightley]

My Cynarina. What's up with the tumor looking overinflation?

Totally normal, it's just the mantle folding over at full extension. Most meat corals will do this on occasion when they are particularly happy.

 

[VintageReefer]

Here is a pink one intended front doing something similar. It’s completely normal

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Here is a pink one intended front doing something similar. It’s completely normal

Love how much this one has grown! Such a perfect example of the species.

 

[VintageReefer]

Thanks! Here is a better pic of the three when all inflated, and when hungry at night. The feeder textures are so unique

 

[rdirtytwo]

Thanks! Here is a better pic of the three when all inflated, and when hungry at night. The feeder textures are so unique

Man those with the feeder tentacles give so much character to these corals. I'm lovin' it!

 

[VintageReefer]

Yours will have them too. They should come out almost every night. I am training mine to come out in day time and having good success.

 

[rdirtytwo]

Yours will have them too. They should come out almost every night. I am training mine to come out in day time and having good success.

Yeah, I see them every night when the lights are off. I'm just saying, I'm loving your photos of them haha.

Edit: are you training them via target feeding during the day? Sometimes I'll see mine peek out momentarily.

 

[VintageReefer]

I found it easier to have them come out earlier, during evenings.

They start coming out at dark originally

So I turn off flow and target feed 30 - 60 min before dark 2-3x a week. Then I moved to 1 hr before dark. And then the Cynarina became comfortable opening feeders almost anytime I have evening lighting which for me starts around 6 pm. I just checked at 6:20 pm and my blues are on and the cynarina feeders are out with full tank flow

 

[teaktoc]

that purple indophyllia is amazing