Monsoon Cultured Ultra Red Acan Lord

About this coral

Monsoon Cultured Ultra Red Acan Lord is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral sold under the common “Acan lord” name. In aquariums, acans are prized for their fleshy polyps and respond well to consistent reef conditions along with regular feeding. This coral is a good choice for aquarists who want an LPS that can be observed daily and maintained with moderate lighting and targeted nourishment.

Features:

• LPS coral commonly sold as “acan lord,” typically suited to reef tanks
• General acan guidance: moderate lighting for healthy polyp extension
• Generally benefits from moderate water flow to keep detritus from settling while avoiding strong direct blasts
• Often does best with routine feeding of appropriate meaty foods in addition to light
• Helpful as a display coral due to the fleshy, extended-polyp look when conditions are stable
• Cultured specimens are commonly selected for aquarium life compared with rougher wild-collected options (seller context may vary)

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Moderate
• Lighting: Moderate light (typical reef LPS placement)
• Water flow: Moderate; avoid strong direct blasting
• Placement: Low-to-mid rockwork where the coral can receive moderate light and stable flow
• Diet: Meaty foods (regular target feeding is commonly used for acan-type LPS)
• Temperature: ~24–27 °C
• Salinity: ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium: ~380–450 mg/L
• Magnesium: ~1200–1350 mg/L