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
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 7–12 |
| 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.