Pumpkin Eye Enchinata

About this coral

Pumpkin Eye Enchinata is an LPS “acan” (Acanthastrea-type) coral sold under that shop name. In reef aquariums, acan corals are valued as feeding-response LPS: polyps extend to capture food, and they pair well with stable, low-to-moderate lighting and gentle water movement for a relaxed viewing coral.

Features:

• General guidance for Acanthastrea-type acans: moderate light and gentler currents help them maintain normal polyp extension and feeding behavior. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/acan-micromussa-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Offer indirect, low-to-moderate light rather than intense blasting light; many hobby care guides describe a range from low to moderate for Acanthastrea. ([reefchasers.com](https://reefchasers.com/blogs/reef-chasers-coral-care-guide/acan-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Use low-to-moderate flow so food delivery and waste removal work without pushing tissue too aggressively. ([communitycorals.net](https://www.communitycorals.net/product/acanthastrea-echinata-15/?utm_source=openai))
• Feed directly when tentacles are out using small particulate foods/plankton-style foods or fine LPS coral foods to support growth and recovery. ([coralaxy.de](https://coralaxy.de/en/collections/acanthastrea-micromussa/products/acanthastrea-echinata-light-green?utm_source=openai))
• Position on the lower portion of your rockwork so the coral is not in the strongest current and can “settle” into its spot. ([coralfrag.es](https://coralfrag.es/?utm_source=openai))
• Group-level guidance: Acanthastrea echinata is often described as potentially unfriendly to nearby corals, so plan spacing in multi-coral aquascapes. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/acan-micromussa-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Care level (general Acanthastrea-type): Easy to moderate (varies by specimen and your husbandry). ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/acan-micromussa-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Light: Low to moderate / indirect to moderate guidance. ([reefchasers.com](https://reefchasers.com/blogs/reef-chasers-coral-care-guide/acan-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow: Low to moderate (avoid strong, tissue-damaging current). ([communitycorals.net](https://www.communitycorals.net/product/acanthastrea-echinata-15/?utm_source=openai))
• Diet: Target/particulate feeding: plankton or small particulate/fine LPS foods; feeding supports extension and growth. ([coralaxy.de](https://coralaxy.de/en/collections/acanthastrea-micromussa/products/acanthastrea-echinata-light-green?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity (reef baseline guidance): 35–36 ppt. ([cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov](https://cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov/sdi-f-and-ecp-program-review/Volume%204%20-%20Key%20Species%20and%20Bioinformatics.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (reef baseline guidance): 130–180 ppm as CaCO3 (alkalinity targets can vary by system and species). ([cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov](https://cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov/sdi-f-and-ecp-program-review/Volume%204%20-%20Key%20Species%20and%20Bioinformatics.pdf?utm_source=openai))