Acanthastrea bowerbanki (Ultra) frag is a striking large polyp stony (LPS) coral prized for its vibrant colours and fleshy polyps. This frag is tank-bred and cultured under controlled conditions, ensuring a healthy and sustainable addition to your marine reef aquarium.
Lighting Requirements: Moderate lighting is ideal, such as LED or T5 fixtures providing a PAR range of approximately 50-150. Avoid intense direct light to prevent bleaching.
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow is recommended to keep the coral’s polyps gently swaying without causing tissue damage.
Placement: Position this coral on the substrate or lower to mid-level rockwork. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggressive interactions, as Acanthastrea can extend sweeper tentacles.
Care Level: Suitable for hobbyists with some experience in LPS coral husbandry. Stable water parameters and regular feeding of meaty foods such as mysis or brine shrimp will promote growth and vibrant colouration.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. This coral is generally reef safe but may exhibit territorial behaviour towards nearby corals.
Additional Notes: Regular water quality monitoring and maintaining calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels within recommended ranges will support skeletal growth. Frag size allows for easy placement and acclimation in a variety of tank setups.
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