Slimeball Acan Enchinata

About this coral

Slimeball Acan Enchinata is an LPS coral that’s typically kept as a feeding-focused reef animal. “Acan” refers to acanthastrea-type LPS polyps, and each coral’s overall growth and display depend on genetics and husbandry. Practically, this coral is a good choice if you want a colorful, polyp-bearing centerpiece that responds well to targeted feedings rather than relying only on light. Use it as part of an established saltwater tank with stable water chemistry and moderate lighting so its fleshy polyps can open and capture food.

Features:

• LPS coral with fleshy polyps that benefit from regular feeding
• Generally suited to moderate lighting—avoid blasting it with strong, direct light
• Performs best with moderate, non-turbulent water flow to keep surfaces clear
• Responds well to meaty foods offered at feeding time (targeted feeding is often used)
• Helps add movement and texture as polyps expand and retract during the day
• A good “reef feeding” coral: plan meals as part of your maintenance routine

Specifications:

• Care level (general guidance): Moderate (LPS; benefits from stable conditions and consistent feeding)
• Category: LPS Corals
• Light (general guidance): Moderate
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate; avoid strong direct blasting
• Diet (general guidance): Meaty foods; targeted feeding is commonly used for LPS
• Temperature (general reef guidance): About 24–27°C (75–81°F)
• Salinity (general reef guidance): Reef-typical specific gravity ~1.025–1.026
• pH (general reef guidance): About 8.1–8.3
• Alkalinity (general reef guidance): About 7–9 dKH
• Calcium (general reef guidance): About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef guidance): About 1250–1350 ppm