Acanthastrea lordhowensis WYSIWYG / 421

Description

Acanthastrea lordhowensis – Acanthastrea lordhowensis LPS coral, now commonly classified as Micromussa lordhowensis.

You receive the exact specimen shown in the original photographs. Specimen 421. The photographs were taken under blue aquarium lighting; colours can look different under your own lighting.

Polyp count stated in the offer: 6 polyps, including smaller and larger polyps.

Light and flow

Light: low to moderate, with gradual acclimation. Flow: gentle to moderate and indirect.

Placement in your reef

Secure low in the reef with separation from other corals and space for new polyps.

Feeding and ongoing care

Occasionally offer small meaty particles when feeding polyps are open.

Keep soft tissue off sharp rock edges. Avoid direct contact with stinging neighbours.

Start with small target feedings once or twice weekly if the coral accepts food; reduce feeding if nutrients rise.

Keep water conditions stable

As a general reef starting point: 24–26 °C, salinity 34–35 PSU, alkalinity 7–8.5 dKH, calcium 410–450 mg/l and magnesium 1,250–1,400 mg/l. Stability matters more than abruptly chasing a number. For this mixed-reef starting range, aim roughly for nitrate 5–15 mg/l and phosphate 0.03–0.10 mg/l, without sudden corrections. Check trends rather than reacting to a single reading.

For a consistent testing routine, see our reef water testing guide.