Acan Coral

Names & Synonyms

• CommonAcan Coral
• Commonアカンソフィリア

Overview

Acan coral (genera Acanthastrea, Micromussa, family Lobophylliidae) produces fleshy, densely arranged polyps in an extraordinary range of colors—reds, greens, oranges, purples, and complex multicolor patterns—that make ultra-grade specimens among the most highly valued corals in the reef aquarium trade. Distributed across Indo-Pacific reef slopes, it is relatively straightforward to maintain under low to moderate lighting (100–200 PAR) with gentle flow; intense light or direct current causes retraction and bleaching. Target feeding one to two times weekly dramatically enhances coloration and colony growth, and fragging is easy, enabling hobbyists to propagate prized color morphs.

Care Specifications

Care Points

• Lighting—中程度の光量が適切
• Notes—水流は弱〜中程度
• Notes—夜間に触手を伸ばして捕食する
• Coloration—色彩の多様性がコレクション性を高める
• Notes—隣のサンゴとの距離を確保

Regulatory & Conservation

CITES:

Appendix II

Notes:

イシサンゴ目(Acanthophyllia/Acanthastrea 系アカンサ類, Lobophylliidae)。CITES 附属書II=造礁性ハードコーラル全種。

Sources

• AlgaeBarn: SPS/LPS care (PAR/flow)(careSpec)
• AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101(careSpec)
• DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals (Scleractinia spp. = App. II)(regulatory)

Related corals of the same type

AcanthastreaアカンサストレアlpsBeginnerAn LPS coral with metallic colors in large polyps. Australian specimens are popular as premium pieces.Acanthophyllia (Meat Coral)アカントフィリアlpsIntermediateLPS coral with single massive polyp. Vivid red, green, blue colors earn it the 'Meat Coral' nickname. Impressive when fleshy tissue inflates fully.Acan LordアカンロードlpsIntermediateAn LPS coral with vivid multicolor patterns beautiful as jewels. Premium species popular among collectors.AlveoporaアルベオポラlpsIntermediateAn LPS coral with long tentacles similar to Goniopora. Hardier and easier to keep than Goniopora.War CoralウォーコーラルlpsBeginnerAn LPS coral with distinctive rugged appearance. Also called Favia, beautiful with fluorescent colors.Echinopora CoralエキノポラlpsIntermediatePlating to encrusting coral between LPS and SPS. Beautiful fluorescent greens and oranges. Relatively hardy with moderate growth. Good base for aquascaping.

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