• Name:

    Manhattan Project Acan

  • Family: Mussidae
  • Species: Acanthastrea
  • Scientific Name: Acanthastrea sp
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General info about Manhattan Project Acan

The Manhattan Project Acan has a pronounced columnae; its corallite is colored dark blue to violet while the mouth has an orange-green color.

This is the ideal range of water parameters for raising Manhattan Project 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

Manhattan Project Acan Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Manhattan Project 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 Manhattan Project Acan

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Manhattan Project Acan

Manhattan Project Acan does not need a high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Manhattan Project 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 Manhattan Project Acan

Except for their kind, Manhattan Project 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 Manhattan Project Acan

Manhattan Project Acan are purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Manhattan Project Acan

During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Manhattan Project Acan Acanthastrea Mussidae Acanthastrea sp

The Manhattan Project Acan has a pronounced columnae; its corallite is colored dark blue to violet while the mouth has an orange-green color.

This is the ideal range of water parameters for raising Manhattan Project 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
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