Monsoon Captive Spawned Acan Lord

About this coral

Monsoon Captive Spawned Acan Lord is an aquarium LPS coral from the acan (Acanthastrea-type) group, sold as a captive-bred specimen. In a reef aquarium, an acan like this is typically appreciated for its fleshy polyps and “LPS coral” feeding behavior: many hobbyists keep it on stable rockwork and supplement nutrition to support good growth and color. Use it as a centerpiece or mid-to-bottom reef coral, aiming for moderate lighting and gentle circulation.

Features:

• LPS coral with a feeding response—regular meaty foods help support health
• Moderate lighting requirement makes it suitable for many mixed reefs
• Generally prefers gentle, indirect water movement rather than strong blasting flow
• Works well when placed where it can extend polyps comfortably and receive periodic feeding
• Captive spawned aquacultured stock can be a practical option for reef keepers seeking established care familiarity
• Often kept on rock ledges or stable bases so it can anchor securely and access feeding cycles

Specifications:

• Product type: LPS coral (acan/Acanthastrea group)
• Source: Captive spawned
• Care level (general): Moderate
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate light
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate, indirect/gentle flow
• Placement (general guidance): Rockwork where polyps can extend; avoid direct strong currents
• Diet (general guidance): Meaty foods for LPS, offered by target feeding
• Temperature (general reef guidance): About 24–27°C
• pH (general reef guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Salinity (general reef guidance): About 1.023–1.026 SG
• Alkalinity (general reef guidance): About 7–12 dKH
• Calcium (general reef guidance): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef guidance): About 1200–1350 ppm