Mummy Eye Enchinata

About this coral

Mummy Eye Enchinata is an LPS coral selection from the shop, referring to the Acanthastrea (commonly traded as “enchinata”) group. In practical terms, it’s used to add a thick, fleshy centerpiece coral to a reef aquarium, with a feeding response that can make it especially interesting to maintain alongside compatible reef life.

Features:

• Acanthastrea-type LPS generally do best under moderate aquarium light rather than intense, full-sun conditions.
• Provide moderate, indirect water flow to help keep the coral’s polyps clean without blasting the tissue.
• Target feeding is commonly beneficial: many keepers use small meaty foods to support growth and color.
• As an LPS, it typically expands its fleshy polyps to feed, which can be a good sign of good aquarium conditions.
• Place it where it won’t be smothered by fast-growing neighbors; give space to reduce chemical and physical competition.
• Maintain stable reef parameters for long-term health, since LPS corals tend to decline with swings.

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS coral (Acanthastrea “enchinata” group)
• Lighting guidance: Moderate light (general guidance)
• Water flow guidance: Moderate, indirect flow (general guidance)
• Placement guidance: Stable spot with enough space from aggressive/overgrowing corals
• Diet guidance: Meaty foods; target feeding commonly helps LPS thrive (general guidance)
• Temperature guidance: Typical reef range: ~24–27°C (general guidance)
• pH guidance: Typical reef range: ~8.1–8.4 (general guidance)
• Salinity guidance: Typical reef salinity: ~1.025–1.026 specific gravity (general guidance)
• Alkalinity guidance: Typical reef range: ~7–9 dKH (general guidance)
• Calcium guidance: Typical reef range: ~400–450 ppm (general guidance)
• Magnesium guidance: Typical reef range: ~1250–1350 ppm (general guidance)