{"product_id":"ultra-acan-lordhowensis-pea-f-oc2913","title":"Ultra Acan Lordhowensis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Acan Lordhowensis, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fleshy colonial stony coral prized for its large, rounded polyps and intensely varied coloration. Formerly classified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this species is still widely known in the reef aquarium hobby as an Acan Lord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays brilliant red to scarlet tissue accented by fluorescent green and yellow-green coloration around the outer portions of the polyps. The large fleshy corallites create a bold, dimensional appearance, while contrasting colors around the ridges and centers give each polyp its own distinctive pattern. Under reef aquarium lighting, the combination of red, orange, green, and fluorescent highlights produces an especially vivid multicolor display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\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 appropriately sized meaty and planktonic foods. Colonies grow by producing additional polyps around the existing skeletal structure, gradually developing into dense clusters.\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\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer Scientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to 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 Semi-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, but benefits from occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized meaty marine foods or planktonic coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colonial growth consisting of large fleshy polyps over a shared calcareous skeleton\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct flow that can prevent full polyp expansion. Gradually acclimate the coral to stronger lighting. Allow adequate space from neighboring corals, especially when feeding tentacles are extended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67817710780649,"sku":"F OC2913","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/ultra-acan-lordhowensis-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2913.jpg?v=1793397473","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/ultra-acan-lordhowensis-pea-f-oc2913","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}