Where to buy Acanthastrea
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About Acanthastrea
Acanthastrea echinata is a large polyp stony coral with thick, rounded polyps arranged in colonies. Coloration varies widely, including reds, oranges, greens, and browns, often with contrasting tentacle tips or striped patterns. The coral has a distinctive bumpy, knobbed appearance due to prominent skeletal ridges.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to high lighting (PAR 250-400) • Moderate to strong water flow, avoid direct laminar jets • Feed 2-3 times weekly with coral food or small meaty items • Stable parameters: 75-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, alk 8-10 dKH • Broadcast feeding benefits LPS coral with extended feeding response
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium (100-200 PAR)
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region including Indonesia, Philippines, and Great Barrier Reef.
- Feeding Needs
- Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional meaty foods (small crustaceans, coral foods) 1–2 times per week.
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Additional Notes
- Distinct from Micromussa lordhowensis. More aggressive with longer sweeper tentacles.
- Family
- Lobophylliidae
Research before you buy
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