Description
Acanthastrea lordhowensis, also known as the "Acan Lord," is a colorful and popular LPS coral found across the Indo-Pacific, including Australia, Japan, and the Coral Triangle region. Its ease of care and striking appearance make it a favorite among 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: Readily accepts meaty foods, LPS pellets, and frozen mysis
- Aggression: Low to moderate (shorter sweeper tentacles than A. bowerbanki)
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Care Level: Easy
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful but should have space from other corals
