Sparkling Acan Bowerbanki

About this coral

Sparkling Acan Bowerbanki is an LPS coral from the acan/bowerbanki group—commonly identified in the trade as Homophyllia bowerbanki. This coral is a great choice for reef keepers who want a fleshy, polyps-forward centerpiece that benefits from moderate lighting and occasional, targeted feeding. In practice, it’s typically placed lower in the aquarium (where light is reduced) and given gentle, indirect flow so it can extend its feeding tentacles comfortably.

Features:

• Fleshy LPS polyps that noticeably extend when settled in
• Generally prefers low to moderate light, making it well-suited to lower rockwork or shaded areas
• Benefits from gentle to moderate, indirect water movement rather than strong direct flow
• Improves with feeding: target small portions of meaty foods so polyps can capture them
• A calm, non-aggressive LPS option for mixed reef setups, as long as it has space
• A helpful “reactive” coral: when feeding and flow/light are dialed in, the polyps typically look fullest and most active

Specifications:

• Scientific name (group-level): Homophyllia bowerbanki
• Category: LPS Corals (acan/bowerbanki type)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate
• Lighting (general guidance): Low to moderate
• Water flow (general guidance): Gentle to moderate, indirect flow
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthetic; also benefits from occasional targeted feeding with meaty foods
• Placement (general guidance): Lower in the tank / shaded areas where light is reduced