Acan lord
Species guidance Revision 1AI-assisted · Model audited
Full care details
WoRMS lists this coral under Micromussa. Acanthastrea lordhowensis is its earlier scientific combination, and “acan lord” is the established trade name.
- Acclimation
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Adult size
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Alkalinity
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Calcium
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Clearance
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Compatibility
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Feeding
- Photosynthetic; regular small meaty foods or suitable coral pellets support condition. Use portions the polyps can consume.
- Feeding frequency
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Water flow
- Gentle indirect flow should prevent debris settling and allow the polyps to capture food.
- Growth
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Habitat
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Handling
- Keep the fleshy polyps clear of sharp surfaces as they expand.
- Compatibility concerns
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Lifespan
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Lighting
- Start under subdued light; intensity and spectrum can change coloration substantially.
- Magnesium
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Minimum tank size
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Nitrate
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- PAR
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- pH
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Phosphate
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Placement
- Lower rockwork or a low stable platform. Room for inflated polyps. Separate from Acanthastrea echinata and other strong stingers.
- Predation concerns
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Propagation
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Reef compatibility
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Salinity
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Social grouping
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Substrate
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Temperament
- Allow room for expansion and competition
- Temperature
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
- Warning signs
- Overexposure to light. Tissue recession. Injury from food-stealing animals or excessive food portions.
- Warnings
- Unknown · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
Sources
- World Register of Marine Species — Micromussa lordhowensis · Accepted marine species and synonym records · Retrieved 2026-11-10
- Tidal Gardens — Micromussa and Acan lords · Husbandry and scope notes, indexed by profile in the original editorial research · Retrieved 2026-11-07
- Tidal Gardens — Micromussa Coral Care · Identity, Lighting, Water Flow and Feeding · Retrieved 2026-11-10