Description
Acanthastrea bowerbanki is a hardy and visually stunning LPS coral endemic to Australia. It thrives in low to moderate lighting and water flow, making it a great choice for both beginners and experienced reef keepers.
- Lighting: Low to moderate (50-150 PAR)
- Flow: Low to moderate
- Placement: Bottom to middle of the tank
- Temperature: 76-82°F (24-28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024-1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1-8.4
- Alkalinity: 8-12 dKH
- Calcium: 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200-1400 ppm
- Feeding: Benefits from supplemental feeding, such as meaty foods, LPS pellets, or frozen mysis
- Aggression: Moderate (can extend sweeper tentacles at night)
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Care Level: Easy to moderate
- Compatibility: Keep a safe distance from other corals due to tentacle reach
