Superman Acan Lord

About this coral

Superman Acan Lord is an LPS “acan” coral (often sold in the trade as Acanthastrea lordhowensis / Micromussa lordhowensis) valued for its thick, fleshy polyps and active feeding response. It’s a practical choice for reef aquarists who want an acan-style coral that typically does best under moderate lighting and gentler, non-direct water flow, and that benefits from regular targeted feeding to support growth and color at the polyp level.

Features:

• Thick-polyped LPS type that commonly responds well to targeted feeding with appropriately sized foods. ([pmf.unizg.hr](https://www.pmf.unizg.hr/_download/repository/Saltwater-aquarium-reef-tank-book%5B1%5D.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Generally suited to moderate lighting and placement where light is not harsh. ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/acanthastrea-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Prefers moderate to low, indirect/gentler water movement (avoid strong laminar blasts directly on the polyps). ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/acanthastrea-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Best used in a stable, well-established reef aquarium where basic water chemistry is kept consistent for LPS. ([qualitymarine.com](https://www.qualitymarine.com/quality-marine/coral/corals-lps/acanthastrea/lordhowensis-ultra-52217/?utm_source=openai))
• Supports feeding-focused husbandry: offer small portions frequently rather than relying on waste/ambient particulate alone. ([myreefpal.com](https://myreefpal.com/corals/micromussa?utm_source=openai))
• A good “middle-to-lower” tank placement option for aquarists dialing in light/flow balance for LPS. ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/acanthastrea-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Category: LPS coral (acan / “Acan Lord” type) ([pmf.unizg.hr](https://www.pmf.unizg.hr/_download/repository/Saltwater-aquarium-reef-tank-book%5B1%5D.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Care guidance (general): Moderate care; typically described as thriving with moderate light and gentle flow when conditions are stable ([qualitymarine.com](https://www.qualitymarine.com/quality-marine/coral/corals-lps/acanthastrea/lordhowensis-ultra-52217/?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting: Moderate light (placement typically mid-to-lower in the tank for gentler conditions) ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/acanthastrea-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow: Moderate to low, indirect flow; avoid direct blasting/laminar flow on polyps ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/acanthastrea-lordhowensis/?utm_source=openai))
• Diet: Benefits from targeted feeding with appropriately sized meaty foods (e.g., fine coral foods/mysis-type items as commonly recommended for acan/LPS) ([pmf.unizg.hr](https://www.pmf.unizg.hr/_download/repository/Saltwater-aquarium-reef-tank-book%5B1%5D.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: About 74–83°F (23–28°C) ([pmf.unizg.hr](https://www.pmf.unizg.hr/_download/repository/Saltwater-aquarium-reef-tank-book%5B1%5D.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• pH: About 8.2–8.4 ([pmf.unizg.hr](https://www.pmf.unizg.hr/_download/repository/Saltwater-aquarium-reef-tank-book%5B1%5D.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: About 34–35 PSU ([toms-korallen.de](https://toms-korallen.de/en/korallen-lexikon/acanthastrea/?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: About 7–9 dKH (and ~2.5–3.0 meq/L is commonly cited) ([toms-korallen.de](https://toms-korallen.de/en/korallen-lexikon/acanthastrea/?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: About 410–450 mg/L (also cited ~380–430 mg/L) ([toms-korallen.de](https://toms-korallen.de/en/korallen-lexikon/acanthastrea/?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: About 1250–1400 mg/L (also cited ~1350 mg/L) ([toms-korallen.de](https://toms-korallen.de/en/korallen-lexikon/acanthastrea/?utm_source=openai))