Coral Profile

Acan Lord

Acanthastrea lordhowensis

Also known as: Acan, Acanthastrea, Micromussa lordhowensis

LPSintermediate

Type

LPS

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

medium

Flow

low

Notes

Encrusting LPS with fleshy polyps in dramatic colour combinations — high-end morphs (Rainbow, Bizarro) trade as collector pieces. Place on the sand bed or lower rock; spot-feed mysis for fastest growth.

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