- Name:
Flaming Oranges Acan
- Family: Mussidae
- Species: Acanthastrea
- Scientific Name: Acanthastrea sp
General info about Flaming Oranges Acan
Flaming Oranges Acan can easily be identified by its bright orange colored columnae or head which resembles an orange fruit.
This is the ideal range of water parameters for raising Flaming Oranges Acan in captivity:
- 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
Flaming Oranges Acan Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Flaming Oranges Acan 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 Flaming Oranges Acan
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Flaming Oranges Acan. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Flaming Oranges Acan
Flaming Oranges Acan does not need a high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Flaming Oranges Acan to spread their polyps thereby allowing them to feed. Too much light will cause the polyps to be retracted.
Caution Should be Taken with Flaming Oranges Acan
Except for their kind, Flaming Oranges Acan 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 Flaming Oranges Acan
Flaming Oranges Acan are purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Flaming Oranges Acan
During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.
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