Red Acan Lord (Acanthastrea lordhowensis) – Bold Color, Easy Care
The Red Acan Lord boasts deep crimson lobes and iridescent highlights, making it a striking choice for both beginners and collectors. Known for its meaty texture and forgiving nature, this LPS coral is perfect for low-light zones or colorful garden layouts.
Coral Highlights:
🔴 Vibrant Red Lobes – Bold fleshy polyps with glowing detail
🧱 Mounding Growth – Expands as a clustered colony over time
💡 Lighting: Low to moderate PAR (50–150) – enhances red saturation
🌊 Flow: Low to moderate – gentle movement to prevent debris buildup
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–11
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 5–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm
Placement: Bottom to mid-level on sandbed or rocks; allow room for growth
Feeding: Loves direct feeding—mysis, pellets, reef roids 1–2x/week
Care Level: Easy – Ideal for beginners or low-maintenance tanks
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each Red Acan develops unique lobe patterns and red intensity based on lighting and feeding.
