New Acan frags - Aquarium Advice

cmor1701d · 05-06-2008, 10:47 PM

Got these frags from eBay....

pat8you · 05-06-2008, 11:03 PM

don't know much about acans. are they hard to take care of? are they hard or have soft polyps? Nice pick ups by the way. will be interesting to see once they grow out a bit

cccapt · 05-06-2008, 11:04 PM

Looks good. Always nice to add a few more frags.

m3drver · 05-07-2008, 12:00 AM

nice frags you got there Cmor!

cmor1701d · 05-07-2008, 01:46 PM

Acanthastrea Lordhowensis (Acanthastrea sp.)

Type: Large Polyp Stony
Family: Mussidae
Origin: Indo Pacific

Aquarium Needs:

Lighting: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They require moderate to high lighting. Power compact lighting may be used but ideally T-5 & Metal Halide fixtures will prove more beneficial.
Water Quality: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Due to the heavy feeding requirements, a strong protein skimmer is recommended. Activated carbon as well as items such as ozone generators can help as well.
Current: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis require medium to strong water movement. Excessive flow on the animal can cause polyp retraction or in worst-case polyp bailout (polyps actually detach from their skeleton).

Classification: Acanthastrea EchinataDescription: An LPS, or Large Polyp Stony coral. This coral has shared corallite walls unlike its close relative Acanthastrea lordhowensis. Outer edges of the polyps are raised slightly above the inside (mouth). Colors vary tremendously. They can be any color or any mixture of any number of colors. Can be seen encrusting over live rock or plating.

pat8you · 05-07-2008, 02:36 PM

Thanks. Where did you get that description? is there a web site that has all the coral description and needs?

cmor1701d · 05-07-2008, 05:59 PM

There are MANY websites with descriptions. My post had info from two differrent site. GOOGLE is your friend. Type in "ACAN coral" and choose from thousands of web sites..

MsBeanCtr · 05-07-2008, 07:00 PM

Ah! you're the one that got those! Rats!! I bid on 'em but didn't go high enough.

ryshark · 05-07-2008, 09:54 PM

Those must be the one you got the smoking deals on. Very nice. All these new acans in this forum, I need to get one.

cmor1701d · 05-08-2008, 02:08 PM

Did you really think they would go for $0.99

He has plently more available. I may get some more. They are looking much better now that they are acclimated to the tank and lights. I'll post more pics over the weekend.

05-06-2008, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
pat8you Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 228 Images: 5	don't know much about acans. are they hard to take care of? are they hard or have soft polyps? Nice pick ups by the way. will be interesting to see once they grow out a bit __________________ 12gal saltwater w/ 17 lbs live rock 48 watts PC 50/50 bulbs (10k/Actinic) 2x ocellaris clowns 1x cleaner shrimp pulsing xenia, duncan polyp, ricordia, lemon tree coral

05-06-2008, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,038 Images: 2	Looks good. Always nice to add a few more frags. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

05-07-2008, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
m3drver Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Middletown, NJ Posts: 65 Images: 10	nice frags you got there Cmor! __________________ Mike

05-07-2008, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 2,791 Images: 43	Acanthastrea Lordhowensis (Acanthastrea sp.) Type: Large Polyp Stony Family: Mussidae Origin: Indo Pacific Aquarium Needs: Lighting: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They require moderate to high lighting. Power compact lighting may be used but ideally T-5 & Metal Halide fixtures will prove more beneficial. Water Quality: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Due to the heavy feeding requirements, a strong protein skimmer is recommended. Activated carbon as well as items such as ozone generators can help as well. Current: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis require medium to strong water movement. Excessive flow on the animal can cause polyp retraction or in worst-case polyp bailout (polyps actually detach from their skeleton). Classification: Acanthastrea EchinataDescription: An LPS, or Large Polyp Stony coral. This coral has shared corallite walls unlike its close relative Acanthastrea lordhowensis. Outer edges of the polyps are raised slightly above the inside (mouth). Colors vary tremendously. They can be any color or any mixture of any number of colors. Can be seen encrusting over live rock or plating. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

05-07-2008, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
pat8you Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 228 Images: 5	Thanks. Where did you get that description? is there a web site that has all the coral description and needs? __________________ 12gal saltwater w/ 17 lbs live rock 48 watts PC 50/50 bulbs (10k/Actinic) 2x ocellaris clowns 1x cleaner shrimp pulsing xenia, duncan polyp, ricordia, lemon tree coral

05-07-2008, 05:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 2,791 Images: 43	There are MANY websites with descriptions. My post had info from two differrent site. GOOGLE is your friend. Type in "ACAN coral" and choose from thousands of web sites.. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

05-07-2008, 07:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 389	Ah! you're the one that got those! Rats!! I bid on 'em but didn't go high enough. __________________ If you can't run with the big dogs - stay on the porch! *Adopt a retired greyhound *

05-07-2008, 09:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
ryshark Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 176	Those must be the one you got the smoking deals on. Very nice. All these new acans in this forum, I need to get one.

05-08-2008, 02:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 2,791 Images: 43	Did you really think they would go for $0.99 He has plently more available. I may get some more. They are looking much better now that they are acclimated to the tank and lights. I'll post more pics over the weekend. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

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