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 aquariums, with the fleshy polyp form associated with Micromussa and acan corals. Its moderate care needs reward stable conditions and patient acclimation.

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, starting gently after introduction. Avoid sudden increases in intensity, and allow the coral time to adjust before moving it into brighter areas.

Flow

Use low to moderate indirect flow. Water movement should keep debris from settling without blasting the fleshy polyps or causing them to stay tightly retracted.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with moderate room around it. Acclimate gradually to its final position rather than making abrupt changes in lighting or water movement.

Temperament

Allow space from nearby corals because this semi-aggressive LPS coral may sting close neighbors. Keep it clear of other corals and monitor surrounding placement as polyps expand.

Feeding

Occasional small meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feeding can be done gently when polyps are open and water flow is reduced.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe polyp response after any change. Avoid sudden shifts in lighting or water movement, and adjust placement slowly if the coral remains retracted or shows signs of stress.

Give this Acan Coral stable care, indirect flow, and room from neighboring corals.