Acan Coral

Acan Coral - Care Requirements

Acan Coral is a Micromussa or acan large-polyp stony coral with a fleshy LPS form. This WYSIWYG Acan Coral suits reef keepers looking for a fleshy LPS coral with glowing centers and colorful contrast. Its care is moderate, with attention to stable conditions, gentle acclimation, and appropriate spacing from nearby corals.

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

Provide low to moderate lighting. Start with reduced exposure during acclimation, then adjust gradually while watching for signs that the coral is responding well.

Flow

Use low to moderate indirect flow. Gentle, varied movement helps keep debris from settling without blasting the fleshy tissue with direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate before moving it, and avoid sudden increases in light or water movement.

Temperament

Allow extra space from neighboring corals because acans are semi-aggressive. Keep it positioned where it cannot readily sting nearby corals or be crowded by faster-expanding neighbors.

Feeding

Offer occasional small meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, so prioritize suitable lighting, indirect flow, and stable conditions rather than relying on frequent target feeding.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and make changes slowly. Observe tissue appearance and response after adjustments, particularly when changing placement, lighting, or circulation. Avoid abrupt increases in intensity or flow, and keep surrounding corals from encroaching on its space.

Acclimate patiently, leave room around it, and keep conditions consistent.