Acan Coral

Acan Coral - Care Requirements

Acan Coral is a Micromussa or acan large-polyp stony coral in the LPS coral category. This Acan Coral is suited to reef keepers looking for a fleshy-polyp LPS coral with moderate care needs. Provide a measured introduction to its new aquarium conditions and observe its response 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 gradually to avoid sudden increases in lighting that can stress this Micromussa or acan coral.

Flow

Provide low to moderate indirect flow. Gentle, dispersed movement helps keep the coral clear without exposing its fleshy polyps to direct, aggressive water movement.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the specimen room from nearby corals, and make any lighting or water-movement adjustments gradually after placement.

Temperament

Allow spacing from neighboring corals because this is a semi-aggressive LPS coral. Avoid crowding it against other corals, particularly in lower and middle reef areas where contact may occur.

Feeding

Offer occasional small meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, so observe the coral’s response and avoid adding more food than the aquarium can handle.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and make changes slowly. Watch polyp condition and response after adjustments to lighting, flow, placement, or feeding, especially during the initial acclimation period.

Stable care, indirect flow, and sensible spacing support long-term reef placement.