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