{"product_id":"orange-splashed-acan-echinata-under-25-pea-u25-n1115","title":"Orange Splashed Acan Echinata","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Splashed Acan Echinata, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fleshy reef-building coral known for its thick tissue, pronounced corallites, and dramatic multicolor patterns. This specimen displays deep burgundy to crimson-red tissue contrasted by vivid fluorescent green areas and irregular splashes of bright orange, creating a highly varied appearance across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e typically forms encrusting to massive colonies with closely packed circular corallites and thick fleshy tissue over its calcium carbonate skeleton. The tissue commonly forms visible folds and ridges across the colony, giving the coral a sculpted, heavily textured appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Orange Splashed color morph is particularly striking because no two areas of the colony look exactly alike. Rich red tissue surrounds bright green corallite centers and margins, while scattered orange pigmentation adds additional contrast. Under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting, the green and orange areas can display especially strong fluorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. Its fleshy polyps are also capable of capturing small meaty and planktonic foods, and occasional targeted feeding may support growth and tissue condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species should be given adequate space from neighboring corals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be aggressive and may extend feeding or sweeper tentacles, particularly after lights-out. Contact with neighboring colonies can result in tissue damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium chemistry is important for maintaining healthy tissue and skeletal growth. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, temperature, and salinity are preferable to frequent parameter swings. Moderate indirect water movement helps keep debris from settling in the fleshy folds without preventing normal expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acan Echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lobophylliidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive; provide adequate space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with proper spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photosynthetic, but may benefit from occasional small meaty, planktonic, or coral-specific foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting to massive colony with thick fleshy tissue and closely packed corallites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable, reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow several inches of space from neighboring corals because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can damage nearby colonies through direct contact or extended tentacles. Avoid strong direct flow that causes the fleshy tissue to remain retracted. Gradually acclimate the coral if moving it into significantly stronger lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67976445821161,"sku":"U25 N1115","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-splashed-acan-echinata-lps-under-25-pea-u25-N1115.jpg?v=1794423295","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-splashed-acan-echinata-under-25-pea-u25-n1115","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}