• Name:

    Alien Nation Echinata

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  • Family: Mussidae
  • Species: Acanthastrea
  • Scientific Name: Acanthastrea echinata
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General info about Alien Nation Echinata

In the wild, Alien Nation Echinata comes in two forms: either encrusting or massive. Their colonies may reach over a meter in length. They have circular corallites with thick walls and septa that have long and pointed teeth. Their skeleton is covered with a dense, fleshy tissue that usually forms a concentric fold.

For the Alien Nation Echinata, they are predominatly colored violet pink with neon green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Alien Nation Echinata:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025

Alien Nation Echinata Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Alien Nation Echinata has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton or dissolved organics.

Fragging / Propagating Alien Nation Echinata

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Alien Nation Echinata. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Alien Nation Echinata

Alien Nation Echinata does not need a high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Acan Echinata to spread their polyps thereby allowing them to feed. Too much light will cause the polyps to be retracted.

Alien Nation Echinata Origin

Alien Nation Echinata can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. They are widely distributed from East Africa (the Red Sea to Polynesia), Japan, Marshall Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef and Solitary Islands of Australia.

Caution Should be Taken with Alien Nation Echinata

Except for their own kind, Alien Nation Echinata is aggressive towards other species. During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals. It is recommended to observe proper spacing between corals. Further, they have the tendency to be overpowered with soft corals and will die especially if soft corals outnumber them.

How to Acclimate Alien Nation Echinata

Alien Nation Echinata is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Alien Nation Echinata

During night, Alien Nation Echinata extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Alien Nation Echinata Acanthastrea Mussidae Acanthastrea echinata

In the wild, Alien Nation Echinata comes in two forms: either encrusting or massive. Their colonies may reach over a meter in length. They have circular corallites with thick walls and septa that have long and pointed teeth. Their skeleton is covered with a dense, fleshy tissue that usually forms a concentric fold.

For the Alien Nation Echinata, they are predominatly colored violet pink with neon green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Alien Nation Echinata:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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