{"product_id":"micromussa-lordhowensis-acan-premium-red","title":"Micromussa Lordhowensis (Acan) Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis – Acan Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis, known among hobbyists as Acan coral or Acan lord, is a popular LPS coral in reef aquariums. The species was previously known as Acanthastrea lordhowensis, which is why it is often still simply referred to as “Acan” among enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coral forms low coral colonies where individual polyps are clearly distinguishable and round. Each polyp has a mouth in the center surrounded by thick tissue that can swell significantly under good conditions or during feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis is especially known for its spectacular color patterns. Color variations range widely, with shades including turquoise, red, orange, green, and violet, as well as various multi-colored combinations. In this color morph, the coral combines turquoise and red hues that can fluoresce strongly under blue aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a reef aquarium, Micromussa usually thrives in the lower or middle sections of the aquarium, where lighting is low to moderate and flow is gentle. Under good conditions, the polyps expand, and the coral grows new polyps around its edges, forming a larger growth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLPS coral colony formed by round polyps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eknown for strong and contrasting colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epolyps can swell significantly during feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egrows as new polyps form at the edges of the colony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoften strong fluorescence under blue lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature Recommendation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty easy – medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement in aquarium bottom – middle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth rate moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis often responds well to targeted feeding with, for example, mysis shrimp or other small meaty foods. Feeding can accelerate growth and help the coral form new polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewell suited for reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egenerally compatible with fish and invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealso suitable for beginners, provided lighting is not too strong\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53017957794115,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/micromussa-lordhowensis-acan-red-770.webp?v=1772787974","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/en\/products\/micromussa-lordhowensis-acan-premium-red","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}