Subechinate Acan

Acanthastrea subechinata

Family : Lobophylliidae

CoralMarineLPS

Encrusting LPS coral with distinctive polyps, less common than Acanthastrea hillae.

Subechinate Acan — photo 1 sur 1 — [Photographs by D Fenner] Montgomery AD, Fenner D, Toonen RJ (2019) Annotated checklist for stony corals of American Sāmoa with reference to mesophotic depth records. ZooKeys 849: 1-170. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.849.34763 · Wikimedia Commons · CC01 / 1

Popularity

LPS coral

large polyps, low light

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Acanthastrea subechinata forms encrusting colonies with well-separated polyps. Colors are often bright: green, orange, red. Polyps have a central mouth and short tentacles. This coral is moderately aggressive. It feeds through photosynthesis and prey capture. Growth is slow to moderate. It is valued for its unique texture and colors.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, reef slopes, moderate flow areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–27 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1200 ppm

Light

Medium

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

12 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

Parameters similar to A. hillae: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate lighting, moderate flow. Minimum tank 100 liters. Feed meaty foods 1-2 times per week. Nitrates <10 ppm, phosphates <0.1 ppm. Calcium 400-450, magnesium 1200-1350. Avoid contact with other corals. Good water flow around the coral is beneficial.

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