Lord Howe acanthastrea

Acanthastrea lordhowensis

CoralMarine

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.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature24–27
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12
KH7–12
NO₃≤ 10
PO₄≤ 0.1

Care

Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size25 cm
Lifespan7 ans
TemperamentSemi-aggressive

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.