Monsoon Fragged Acantho

About this coral

Monsoon Fragged Acantho is a fragged LPS coral sold in the “acantho/acanthos” group. In an aquarium, it’s typically kept as a stationary reef invertebrate that forms a fleshy, polyp-bearing coral over time. This frag format is commonly used by aquarists to seed a display with established reef structure while working within their tank’s reef-keeping routine.

Features:

• Fragged “acantho/acanthos” LPS coral for reef aquariums
• Fleshy coral tissue and polyp-like feeding can make it an interactive centerpiece
• Often benefits from a stable, well-filtered saltwater setup with consistent water chemistry
• Usually does best with moderate, indirect light rather than intense direct lighting
• Typically prefers moderate, not blasting, water movement around the colony
• May accept targeted feedings with appropriately sized meaty foods (general LPS feeding guidance)

Specifications:

• Care level: General LPS coral care (stability-focused reef keeping)
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate light; avoid harsh direct intensity
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect flow; not strong direct blasting
• Placement (general guidance): On stable rock/frag rack where flow and light are moderate
• Diet (general guidance): Benefits from targeted feedings of appropriately sized meaty foods
• Temperature (general guidance): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): About 1.024–1.026 SG
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): About 1250–1350 ppm