Acanthastrea or otherwise known as just acans are an LPS coral. they have much larger polyps than the reef building SPS corals. There are to distinct groups, Acanthastrea lordhowensis (now Micromussa lordhowensis) and Acanthastrea echinata. The later tends to be more aggressive and all species need more space. Lords can be kept in tight groups. Acan corals tend to need less light but do need more nutrient in the way of food particles. You can entice them to open by squeezing a shrimp or basting frozen food particles over them. they also requiring gentle to medium currents. They come in all stunning bright colours and even some fantastic combinations.
Acans as with most LPS corals used to be considered very challenging and considered only for the experienced aquarist. But with new discoveries and improvements in technology in the last couple of decades or so have brought them into the realm of the average aquarist. Nowadays it is not uncommon to see aquariums with various species of LPS growing and thriving.
We import and aqua culture our Acans. Seeking stocks form ethical sources as to not make a damaging impact on our natural reefs.
