Lord Howe acanthastrea
Acanthastrea lordhowensis
Familia : Lobophylliidae
CoralMarinoLPS
LPS coral with fleshy, colorful polyps, highly prized for its bright hues and dome-shaped growth.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Rocky reefs and outer slopes
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–27 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
25 cm
Esperanza de vida
7 años
Temperamento
Semi-aggressive
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Provide enough space between colonies to avoid stings. Feed with meaty foods like mysis or plankton. Moderate flow is ideal. Avoid high nitrates.