{"product_id":"red-velvet-acan-lordhowensis-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0721","title":"Red Velvet Acan Lordhowensis Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Velvet Acan Lordhowensis, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), is a fleshy colonial stony coral prized for its large individual polyps and intense coloration. This WYSIWYG specimen displays saturated red to crimson tissue with warm orange-red highlights and lighter pink to pale cream coloration around portions of the mouths. The inflated polyps form a tightly packed colony with deeply folded fleshy tissue, giving the coral a rich, velvet-like appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis, while the polyps are also capable of capturing appropriately sized meaty foods. Colonies grow by developing additional polyps around the existing skeleton and can form substantial rounded colonies over time. This species was long sold in the aquarium trade as an Acan Lord or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so both names remain useful for hobbyist recognition and search.\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\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generally performs best under low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate, indirect water flow. Strong direct flow can prevent the fleshy polyps from fully expanding and may cause tissue irritation. Place on stable lower to middle rockwork or the substrate with enough space from neighboring corals. Maintain stable temperature, salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Although photosynthetic, Acan Lordhowensis corals can respond well to occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized meaty foods or coral foods. Gradually acclimate the colony to stronger lighting, and avoid allowing detritus to accumulate between the polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630115356905,"sku":"U25 OC0730","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/red-velvet-acan-lordhowensis-lps-under-25-pea-F-OC0721.jpg?v=1791403256","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/red-velvet-acan-lordhowensis-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0721","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}