Ultra Master Bowerbanki

<div class="more_detail"> <p>Ultra Master Bowerbanki are small encrusting corals that have corallites with an irregular angular shape. The central corallite is conspicious 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.</p> <p>This is the ideal range of water parameters for raising Ultra Master Bowerbanki in captivity:</p> <ul> <li>Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm</li> <li>Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L</li> <li>Phosphates: 0</li> <li>Magnesium: 1200 - 1350</li> <li>Strontium: 8 - 10</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Temperature: </span>76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Salinity / Specific Gravity:</span> 1.023 - 1.025</li> </ul> </div>

<p><span class="subListHeading1">In the wild, Ultra Master 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.</span></p>

<p>A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Ultra Master Bowerbanki. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.</p>

<p>Ultra Master Bowerbanki does not need a high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Ultra Master Bowerbanki to spread their polyps thereby allowing them to feed. Too much light will cause the polyps to be retracted.</p>

<p>Ultra Master 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.</p>

<p>Except for their kind, Ultra Master 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.</p>

<p>Ultra Master Bowerbanki are purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 s<span class="subListHeading1">pecific gravity.</span></p>

<p>During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.</p>

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