- Name:
Red Hole Sun Acan
- Family: Mussidae
- Species: Acanthastrea
- Scientific Name: Acanthastrea sp
General info about Red Hole Sun Acan
This is the ideal range of water parameters for raising Red Hole Sun 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
Red Hole Sun Acan Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Red Hole Sun 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 Red Hole Sun Acan
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Red Hole Sun Acan. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Red Hole Sun Acan
Red Hole Sun Acan does not need high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Red Hole Sun 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 Red Hole Sun Acan
Except for their kind, Red Hole Sun 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 Red Hole Sun Acan
Red Hole Sun Acan are purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Red Hole Sun Acan
During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.
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