Pumpkin Eye Acan Echinata

About this coral

Pumpkin Eye Acan Echinata is an LPS coral in the Acanthastrea echinata group. In a reef aquarium, acan corals are typically kept for their thick, fleshy polyps and the way they respond to feeding, making them a rewarding centerpiece coral for hobbyists who enjoy targeted feeding. This listing uses the shop name “Pumpkin Eye Acan Echinata” and the commonly referenced scientific identity for this acan group.

Features:

• LPS form with fleshy tissue and extended polyps that help the coral look active in display
• General guidance: provide moderate light suited to many LPS corals
• Best results usually come from feeding, since acans benefit from added food
• Typically prefer gentler, indirect water movement rather than strong, direct flow
• Suitable for aquascapes where the colony can be placed on stable rock and observed during feeding
• Acan corals are often chosen by reef keepers who want a coral that shows clear feeding response

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS (Acanthastrea / acan)
• Scientific name (group identity): Acanthastrea echinata
• Care level (general): Moderate (feeding-focused)
• Lighting: Moderate light (general LPS guidance)
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect movement
• Diet: Meaty foods/target feeding (general acan guidance)
• Recommended temperature: ~24–27°C
• Salinity: ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: ~7–9 dKH
• Calcium: ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: ~1250–1350 ppm