Lord Howe acanthastrea
Acanthastrea lordhowensis
Family : Lobophylliidae
CoralMarineLPS
LPS coral with fleshy, colorful polyps, highly prized for its bright hues and dome-shaped growth.
Popularity
LPS coral
large polyps, low light
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Acanthastrea lordhowensis forms massive or encrusting colonies, with large polyps and well-developed septa. Colors include red, orange, green, and purple. It is moderately aggressive and may extend stinging tentacles at night. Requires clean water and moderate lighting.
Habitat
Region :
Rocky reefs and outer slopes
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
100 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
25 cm
Lifespan
7 years
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Propagation
Fragmentation
Care notes
Provide enough space between colonies to avoid stings. Feed with meaty foods like mysis or plankton. Moderate flow is ideal. Avoid high nitrates.
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