{"product_id":"orange-streaked-acan-echinata-pea-f-n0315","title":"Orange Streaked Acan Echinata","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Streaked 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 stony coral known for its broad encrusting growth, closely packed corallites, and dramatic fluorescent coloration. This specimen displays an intense green base with darker olive to brownish-green shading and vivid orange streaks running through portions of the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colony has a low, encrusting growth form with fleshy corallites that create a heavily textured surface. Bright green tissue dominates the specimen, while orange streaks and patches provide strong contrast and give the coral the distinctive appearance reflected in its name. Subtle darker areas add additional depth across the colony under reef aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 can also capture appropriately sized plankton and meaty marine foods. With stable aquarium conditions, the colony can gradually expand outward across surrounding rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\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\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 flow\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\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized planktonic or finely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fleshy encrusting colony with 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 along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Keep nitrate and phosphate measurable and reasonably stable rather than excessively low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct flow that can irritate or damage the fleshy tissue. Gradually acclimate to brighter lighting and provide ample space from neighboring corals because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be aggressive toward nearby colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884483248361,"sku":"F N0315","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-streaked-acan-echinata-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-N0315.jpg?v=1793984576","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-streaked-acan-echinata-pea-f-n0315","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}