Lord Howe acanthastrea
Acanthastrea lordhowensis
Família : Lobophylliidae
CoralMarinhoLPS
LPS coral with fleshy, colorful polyps, highly prized for its bright hues and dome-shaped growth.
Estado IUCN
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Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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
Região :
Rocky reefs and outer slopes
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–27 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
25 cm
Esperança de vida
7 anos
Temperamento
Semi-aggressive
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Provide enough space between colonies to avoid stings. Feed with meaty foods like mysis or plankton. Moderate flow is ideal. Avoid high nitrates.