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  Red Artichoke Coral - LPS Coral
  Family/Genus/Species:
 Mussidae/Acanthophyllia/deshayesiana		 Origin:
 Indo/West Pacific Ocean
  Feeding:
 Phytoplankton, Rotifers, Baby Artemia, Marine Algae		 Lighting:
Medium
  Water Flow:
Medium		 Ease of Care:
Easy. Great for Beginners.
  Special Requirements and Information:
Also called "Disk Coral", "Button Coral", "Doughnut Coral". Often confused with Cynarina lacrymalis, however the lobes remain opaque even when inflated. Acanthophyllia deshayesiana are semi-aggressive and should be placed on the substrate. Since they don't require bright light, they can be placed in shadows. However, higher lighting can produce spectacular color results, such as in this amazing red-orange version.
Feed anytime during the day. Once they're accustomed to your tank, they can be introduced to frozen foods such as chopped blood worms, artemia or squid. Doughnut Corals will grow in width and should get calcium, strontium and iodine supplemental feedings.
 
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