Where to buy Acanthastrea
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About Acanthastrea
Acanthastrea subechinata features large, fleshy polyps with thick walls and a somewhat bumpy or tuberculate surface. Coloration varies widely—commonly seen in shades of red, orange, pink, brown, or green, often with contrasting mouth colors or banding patterns on the polyp walls.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Family
- Acanthasteridae
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to high light (PAR 200-300+) • Moderate alternating water flow to prevent detritus settling • Supplement with small zooplankton/phytoplankton 1-3x weekly • Maintain stable calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium for skeleton growth • Optimal temp 76-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including Great Barrier Reef and broader tropical reef systems from the Red Sea eastward to the Pacific.
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium (100-200 PAR)
Research before you buy
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