Ultra Acan Lord

About this coral

Ultra Acan Lord is a trade name for an “ultra” grade acan-style LPS coral, offered in the hobby under the scientific name Micromussa lordhowensis (often still sold as Acanthastrea lordhowensis). This coral is typically kept in reef aquariums as a centerpiece LPS with fleshy, large polyps that expand prominently under appropriate light and gentle water movement.

Features:

• LPS coral with fleshy, showy polyp extension that makes it a popular display coral
• Best regarded as a moderate-light, low-to-gentle-flow coral in a peaceful placement with stable conditions
• Photosynthetic, but it can also benefit from regular targeted feedings with coral foods
• Generally considered reef-safe; still provide space so long-feeding filaments don’t irritate neighbors
• More stable lighting/flow and consistent chemistry help support healthy tissue expansion

Specifications:

• Verified scientific name (trade-hobby use): Micromussa lordhowensis
• Category: LPS coral (acan/lord-type)
• Care level (general): Moderate
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate light
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate, gentle/indirect
• Temperature: 78 °F
• pH: 8.1 – 8.3
• Salinity (specific gravity): 1.023 – 1.025
• Alkalinity: 8 – 12 dKH
• Calcium: 380 – 450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1200 – 1400 ppm
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from feedings with coral foods (example: Easy LPS)