Rainbow Mango Acan Micromussa

About this coral

Rainbow Mango Acan Micromussa is an LPS coral from the Micromussa/Acanthastrea “acan/micromussa” group, sold for aquariums that want a hardy, colorful centerpiece that also benefits from regular target feeding. In practice, “Acan Micromussa” labels in the hobby usually refer to this broader coral type, so this description focuses on group-level husbandry guidance: moderate light, gentle flow, and small meaty feedings timed to the polyp openings. Use it to add compact, fleshy polyp texture to your reef while keeping your water chemistry stable and your feeding consistent for best display color and inflation.

Features:

• Displays fleshy polyp “acan-style” texture typical of the Micromussa/Acan group
• Generally prefers moderate lighting rather than intense, high-light SPS conditions ([aquasd.com](https://aquasd.com/rainbow-mango-acan-micromussa-714f8e112/))
• Does best with low to low–moderate water flow so food can be captured without blasting the tissue ([ndaquaculture.ca](https://ndaquaculture.ca/products/orange-micromussa?utm_source=openai))
• Benefits from feeding small portions of meaty foods (for example mysis/zooplankton-sized items) for polyp health ([queencitycorals.com](https://www.queencitycorals.com/all-about-acans/?utm_source=openai))
• Appreciates stable reef parameters—rapid swings in alkalinity, salinity, or temperature can stress acans/micromussa ([queencitycorals.com](https://www.queencitycorals.com/all-about-acans/?utm_source=openai))
• Best placed so it can remain where you want it, minimizing repeated re-positioning as it acclimates ([getcoralidentifier.com](https://getcoralidentifier.com/corals-database/micromussa-coral?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Coral type (group): LPS: Micromussa / acan-style (acanthastrea-type husbandry) ([queencitycorals.com](https://www.queencitycorals.com/all-about-acans/?utm_source=openai))
• Care level (group guidance): Easy–intermediate ([docaquarium.com](https://docaquarium.com/product/micromussa-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting: Moderate (low to moderate placement is commonly recommended) ([queencitycorals.com](https://www.queencitycorals.com/all-about-acans/?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow: Low to medium / low–moderate ([docaquarium.com](https://docaquarium.com/product/micromussa-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: About 76–80°F (24–27°C) ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/acanthastrea-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: ~1.025–1.026 specific gravity ([docaquarium.com](https://docaquarium.com/product/micromussa-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 ([docaquarium.com](https://docaquarium.com/product/micromussa-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (dKH): ~7–10 dKH ([myreefpal.com](https://myreefpal.com/corals/micromussa?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: ~400–450 ppm ([ndaquaculture.ca](https://ndaquaculture.ca/products/orange-micromussa?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: ~1350–1400 ppm ([docaquarium.com](https://docaquarium.com/product/micromussa-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Diet: Small meaty, target-sized foods (commonly mysis/zooplankton-style items); feed portions small enough not to overfeed ([myreefpal.com](https://myreefpal.com/corals/micromussa?utm_source=openai))