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