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 looking for a fleshy-polyped Micromussa with moderate care requirements. Provide a stable setup and make changes gradually as it settles in.

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. Start with gentler exposure, then acclimate slowly if adjusting placement or intensity to avoid sudden lighting increases.

Flow

Provide low to moderate indirect flow. Water movement should keep the coral clear without directing a strong, forceful stream onto its fleshy polyps.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with moderate spacing from nearby corals. Acclimate gradually when moving it into brighter light or more active water movement.

Temperament

Allow room between this semi-aggressive coral and neighboring specimens. Maintain spacing to reduce the chance of contact with nearby corals, especially as polyps expand.

Feeding

Occasional small meaty foods can be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feed gently when polyps are receptive and avoid overfeeding.

General Care

Maintain stable conditions and observe polyp response after any adjustment. Avoid sudden increases in lighting or water movement, and make placement changes gradually so the coral can adapt.

Stable conditions, indirect flow, and careful spacing support long-term care.