{"title":"Cynarina \u0026 Acanthophyllia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-693802dd-c474-8327-90fc-6d7d8b717052-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-315\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"20a30af7-20df-4f04-b390-774f25ecc8bc\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eCynarina \u0026amp; Acanthophyllia are large, fleshy “meat” LPS corals that make serious statement pieces, with big inflated bodies and rich, often contrasting colours. They generally prefer low to moderate light and gentle, indirect flow so their tissue can fully expand without being battered. Best placed on the sandbed or smooth, low rockwork, they have a strong sting and should be given a good gap from neighbouring corals. In a mature, stable reef with sensible placement and occasional target feeding of small meaty foods, Cynarina \u0026amp; Acanthophyllia stay plump, colourful and grow into impressive centrepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-white-streak-cynarina-8-wysiwyg","title":"Red White Streak Cynarina #8 - WYSIWYG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed White Streak Cynarina (Cynarina sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red White Streak Cynarina, Cynarina sp., is a premium large polyp stony coral, admired for its deep red colouration, contrasting white streak-style markings, fleshy inflated tissue and dramatic solitary form. Also known as a Button Coral, Doughnut Coral, Cat’s Eye Coral or Meat Coral, Cynarina corals are highly valued as showpiece LPS corals thanks to their bold contrast, glossy tissue and impressive expansion. This coral is best suited to a mature, stable reef aquarium with gentle flow, moderate lighting and careful lower placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed White Streak Cynarina, Red and White Cynarina, White Streak Cynarina, Cynarina Coral, Button Coral, Doughnut Coral, Cat’s Eye Coral, Meat Coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCynarina sp.\u003cbr\u003eOften associated with Cynarina lacrymalis depending on supplier identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLPS Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge fleshy solitary polyp with an inflated rounded form over a hard calcium carbonate skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCynarina-style corals are found in Indo-Pacific reef habitats, often in calmer reef zones, sandy seabed areas and lower reef environments where their fleshy tissue can expand without harsh direct flow or constant abrasion. 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Also known as a Button Coral, Doughnut Coral, Cat’s Eye Coral or Meat Coral, Cynarina corals are highly valued as showpiece LPS corals thanks to their bold colour, glossy tissue and impressive expansion. 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