ASD Rainbow Acan Lord

About this coral

ASD Rainbow Acan Lord is an LPS coral sold under the shop’s trade name for Acanthastrea (an “acan lord” style coral). In a reef aquarium, it’s used as a centerpiece LPS that can open and extend its fleshy polyps for viewing and—because many acans are responsive feeders—manual target-feeding can help support long-term health.

Features:

• LPS coral with fleshy polyp “heads,” appreciated for its display appeal as it extends
• Typically grown/kept as a moderate-light reef coral with generally gentle water movement
• Benefits from regular feeding: many acans take appropriately sized meaty foods when targeted
• Best positioned to allow full polyp extension without constant contact from faster-growing neighbors
• Often does well in established reef systems where water chemistry is kept stable
• A good choice for aquarists who want an LPS that can be fed in addition to photosynthesis

Specifications:

• Group: Acanthastrea spp. (acan lord; general group-level care)
• Category: LPS coral
• Light (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate, avoiding strong direct blasts
• Diet (general guidance): Carnivorous/benefits from target-feeding with appropriately sized meaty foods
• Water temperature (general guidance): Tropical reef range around 74–78°F (23–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): Reef salinity about 1.025–1.027 (specific gravity)
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): Common reef target range about 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): Common reef target range about 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): Common reef target range about 1200–1350 ppm