Cultured Rainbow Acan Lord

About this coral

Cultured Rainbow Acan Lord is an aquacultured LPS coral (acanthastrea “acan”) sold for reef aquarium aquascapes and viewing. In practice, it’s appreciated for its fleshy polyps and the way it responds to feeding and proper placement. Because “Rainbow Acan Lord” is a common trade name for a cultivated acan-type coral, care guidance below is given for the confirmed coral group (acan/LPS), focusing on what helps these corals thrive in a typical reef setup.

Features:

• LPS coral type: fleshy polyps that benefit from regular, targeted feeding
• Moderate lighting is generally appropriate for acan corals
• Moderate water movement helps keep the polyps supplied without blasting the tissue
• Often responds best when placed where it can extend fully and receive consistent flow
• Feeding is important for overall color and health in many LPS systems
• Suitable for experienced hobbyists and established reef tanks where water quality is stable

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Moderate (LPS) — best in stable, established reef systems
• Lighting: Moderate light
• Water flow: Moderate, indirect to gentle
• Placement: Low-to-mid rockwork where flow and light are consistent
• Diet: Meaty foods for LPS (often supplemented with targeted feeding)
• Temperature: Typical reef range (about 74–78°F / 23–26°C)
• pH: Typical reef range (about 8.1–8.4)
• Salinity: Typical reef range (about 1.024–1.026 specific gravity)
• Alkalinity (dKH): Typical reef range (about 7–11 dKH)
• Calcium: Typical reef range (about 400–450 ppm)
• Magnesium: Typical reef range (about 1250–1350 ppm)