ASD Lemon Peel Acan Lord

About this coral

ASD Lemon Peel Acan Lord is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral in the “acan” group (typically Acanthastrea). In an aquarium, it’s mainly kept for its fleshy, sweep-feeding polyps and a natural-looking, textured growth form. This coral is often used as a centerpiece LPS that benefits from targeted feeding and moderate conditions, making it a good fit for reef tanks where stable water quality and regular spot-feeding are possible.

Features:

• LPS “acan” polyps are well suited to aquariums that can provide regular, small feedings
• Generally prefers moderate light rather than intense top-down lighting
• Tolerates moderate water movement; avoid blasting flow directly at the tissue
• Does best on stable rock placement where it can extend and retract polyps comfortably
• Coral growth and polyp activity improve when feeding supplements the light-driven energy from symbiotic algae
• Adds rich LPS texture and movement as polyps extend and feed during appropriate times

Specifications:

• Care level (general guidance): Moderate
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate light
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, not direct blasting flow
• Reef tank placement: Securely on live rock where it can remain stable and receive moderate lighting
• Diet (general guidance): Benefits from feeding meaty particulate foods (target feeding recommended)
• Temperature (general reef guidance): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH (general reef guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Salinity (general reef guidance): About 1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• Alkalinity (general reef guidance): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef guidance): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef guidance): About 1200–1350 ppm