Acan Lord (Acanthastrea lordhowensis)

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Acan Lord

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Acan Lord

Acanthastrea lordhowensis


pH

8.2 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)


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Alternative names

Acan Lord, Lord Acan, Lord Coral, Acan Coral

Tank compatibility

Known to sting nearby, less aggressive corals. Needs solid surface for expansion otherwise will not grow off of the chunk of rock or ceramic disk it is glued to.

Diet

As with most corals it will get the majority of its sustenance from its symbiotic algae, although it does appreciate the addition of liquid reef food or smaller brine shrimp into one of its central mouths. Like most Large Polyped Stoney Coral an occasional target feeding of mysis will increase its growth rate.

Feeding regime

Appreciates being fed once or twice a week which will ensure it retains its bright colouration and maintains full expansion.

Environment Specifics

Moderate light and low flow. Will die easily if stung by other more agressive corals.

Behaviour

Capable of stinging and inclined to do so.

Identification

A bony calcified under skeleton with a pillowy flesh with a depression in the center. Tenticals extend from the centers.

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