Citrus Acan Echinata

About this coral

Citrus Acan Echinata is a type of LPS coral offered as “acan” (Acanthastrea echinata), valued for its fleshy, cup-like polyps and overall hard-coral presence in the aquarium. It’s a practical choice for reef keepers who want a feeding-oriented LPS that responds well when you match general LPS lighting and flow and provide appropriate meaty foods during feeding.

Features:

• LPS coral with fleshy polyps that typically do best with stable reef conditions
• Generally prefers moderate lighting rather than intense high-light placement
• Benefits from controlled, not-blasting water movement (gentle, indirect flow is usually ideal for LPS)
• Often responds positively to regular feedings of meaty foods, as suggested by its established “feeding” requirements
• Works well as a focal coral in lower- to mid-tank zones where moderate light is available
• Helps add color and texture to mixed reef aquascapes when lighting and feeding are consistent
• A good candidate for aquarists seeking a coral that participates in feeding rather than only photosynthesis

Specifications:

• Group: LPS coral (Acanthastrea echinata)
• Care level (general): Moderate
• Lighting: Moderate light
• Water flow: Moderate, gentle/indirect (avoid strong blasting flow)
• Placement guidance: Lower to mid aquarium zones where moderate light is available
• Diet: Meaty foods (feed regularly)
• Temperature: Tropical reef range (about 72–78°F / 22–26°C)
• Typical seawater targets: Salinity ~1.024–1.026; pH ~8.1–8.4; alkalinity ~7–11 dKH; calcium ~400–450 ppm; magnesium ~1250–1350 ppm