• Name:

    Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki

  • Family: Mussidae
  • Species: Acanthastrea
  • Scientific Name: Acanthastrea bowerbanki
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General info about Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki

Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki are small encrusting corals that have corallites with an irregular angular shape. The central corallite is conspicuous with compact septa and small columellae. This is one of the few species of Acanthastrea that is not fleshy. Its general color range from pale gray or brown and is often mottled.

This is the ideal range of water parameters for raising Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki 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

Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki 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 Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki

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

Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki Origin

Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki have a wide range of habitats and can be found in both tropical and subtropical areas. They are widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region ranging from Indonesia to Melanesia and Japan to Australia.

Caution Should be Taken with Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki

Except for their kind, Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki 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 Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki

Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki are purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki

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

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Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki Acanthastrea Mussidae Acanthastrea bowerbanki

Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki are small encrusting corals that have corallites with an irregular angular shape. The central corallite is conspicuous with compact septa and small columellae. This is one of the few species of Acanthastrea that is not fleshy. Its general color range from pale gray or brown and is often mottled.

This is the ideal range of water parameters for raising Pink Acanthastrea bowerbanki 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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