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Acan Echinata
The Acan Echinata Acanthastrea echinata is a colorful large polyp stony (LPS). They are found in some intense oranges to intense green and red combinations. The Echinata Coral is the second most popular and sought after of the Acanthastrea species, following the Acan lord A. lordhowensis. Some descriptive names the A. echinata are known by include Echinata Coral, Starry Cup Coral, Artichoke Coral, Pineapple coral, Rainbow Acanthastrea, Rainbow Acan, and Acan Brain Coral.Be aware that Acanthastrea are voracious nocturnal predators and competitively extrude mesenterial filaments and digest organisms within reach. Great care must be taken in determining the placement and distance between Acan Brain Coral colonies. Feed minced meaty foods and zooplankton for best growth and frag recovery time. The use of a quality protein skimmer helps maintain water quality and combat the effects of heavy feeding.
- Scientific Name: Acanthastrea echinata
- Family: Mussidea
- Approximate Size: sm 2 to 3 inches, md 3 to 4 inches,lg 4 to 6 inches
- Care: Moderate water flow low, moderate lighting
About Orange/Green Crush Acan Echinata Coral
Acanthastrea echinata has smaller, rougher polyps than other acans, in a mottled orange and green pattern. It is hardy and grows faster than most of its relatives, but it is also aggressive, sending out long sweepers and digestive filaments at night. Give it a wide buffer from other corals.
Orange/Green Crush Acan Echinata Coral care at a glance
- Lighting: Low to moderate – 75 to 150 PAR
- Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow
- Placement: Sand bed or lower rockwork, away from direct pump output
- Feeding: Target feed mysis, brine shrimp or LPS pellets once or twice a week after lights out
- Care level: Easy to moderate
For long-term health keep the water stable: 24 to 26°C, salinity 1.025, alkalinity 8 to 11 dKH, calcium 400 to 450 ppm and magnesium around 1,300 ppm. Start new arrivals lower in the tank and move them up over a couple of weeks so they adjust to your lighting.
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