Acanthastrea bowerbanki (frag)

Acanthastrea bowerbanki is a stunning large polyp stony (LPS) coral prized for its bold colours and fleshy polyps. This Tank-Bred frag is cultured under controlled conditions, ensuring healthy growth and acclimatisation to aquarium life.

Lighting: Moderate lighting is ideal, such as LED or T5 fixtures providing around 50-150 PAR. Avoid intense direct light to prevent bleaching.

Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow is recommended to keep the coral healthy without damaging its delicate polyps.

Placement: Position this frag on the substrate or lower to mid-level rockwork. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggression and allow full polyp extension.

Care Level: Suitable for intermediate hobbyists with some experience in LPS coral husbandry.

Diet: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae but benefits from occasional feeding of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or specialised coral foods.

Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing to avoid stinging neighbouring corals.

Origin: Tank-Bred (cultured)

Maximum Size: Typically grows to around 10-15 cm per colony under optimal conditions.