Nuclear Enchinata

About this coral

Nuclear Enchinata is an LPS coral sold by Aqua SD under the shop name “Nuclear Enchinata,” and it falls under the “Acan Enchinata” group commonly identified as Acanthastrea echinata. Use it as a feeding-oriented, large-polyp centerpiece LPS: it naturally benefits from moderate light and regular coral foods, with polyps extending to capture what you offer.

Features:

• Large, fleshy LPS polyps that typically extend to feed.
• Best kept with gentle to moderate, indirect-style water movement rather than blasting flow.
• Generally suited to moderate lighting; keep it acclimated to your tank’s conditions and avoid sudden jumps.
• A photosynthetic coral that also benefits from target feeding with meaty coral foods.
• Like other LPS, it relies on stable reef parameters (alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and trace elements) to support skeleton health.
• Give it space from aggressive neighbors and plan placement where it won’t be constantly shaded or bumped.

Specifications:

• Scientific identity (group): Acanthastrea echinata (Acan Enchinata group)
• Care level (general): Easy to moderate (general Acanthastrea / LPS guidance)
• Lighting: Low to moderate to moderate-high; acclimate carefully (general guidance)
• Water flow: Moderate; avoid strong direct currents (general guidance)
• Temperature: ~78°F (example parameter range: ~78°F)
• pH: ~8.1–8.3 (example parameter range)
• Salinity: Specific gravity ~1.023–1.025 (example parameter range)
• Alkalinity (dKH): ~8–12 dKH (example parameter range)
• Calcium: ~380–450 ppm (example parameter range)
• Magnesium: ~1200–1400 ppm (example parameter range)
• Diet: Coral foods and frozen/liquid meaty foods; target feeding recommended
• Placement: Middle to lower third of the tank where light is moderate and flow is gentler (general guidance)