Acan Coral

Acan Coral - Care Requirements

Acan Coral is a Micromussa or acan large-polyp stony coral with fleshy polyps. This WYSIWYG Acan Coral is an LPS coral suited to reef keepers prepared to provide measured lighting, gentle indirect movement, and room from nearby corals. Its fleshy polyp form makes placement and gradual acclimation especially important.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting
• Flow: Low to moderate indirect flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Use low to moderate lighting. Begin with a gentler location and increase exposure gradually only if needed, avoiding sudden light changes.

Flow

Provide low to moderate indirect flow. Water movement should be enough to keep the coral clear without blasting or constantly disturbing its fleshy polyps.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with moderate placement in mind. Acclimate gradually, especially when moving it into brighter light or stronger water movement.

Temperament

Allow space from neighboring corals. This semi-aggressive acan can cause issues when placed too close, so avoid crowding and monitor nearby corals.

Feeding

Feeding is optional, but occasional small meaty foods can be offered. Target feeding should be gentle and should not expose the coral to excessive flow.

General Care

Maintain stable conditions and observe the coral after placement or any system adjustment. Avoid sudden increases in lighting or water movement, and make changes gradually while watching polyp response and nearby coral spacing.

Give this coral steady conditions, indirect flow, and room to settle.