{"product_id":"acan-lord-coral","title":"Acan Lord Coral Colony","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcan Lord Coral – Bright Reds \u0026amp; Greens – Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcan Lord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral – Bright Reds \u0026amp; Greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a stunning LPS colony featuring large, fleshy polyps and an intense mix of bright red and green colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly known in the hobby as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcan Lord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coral is prized for its chunky, inflated polyps, contrasting colours and relatively straightforward care requirements. As an established colony, it offers instant impact while still having plenty of potential to grow and develop over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small and Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea lordhowensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acan Lord \/ Pineapple Brain Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended PAR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 50–150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandbed or lower rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePineapple Brain Coral performs particularly well in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower areas of the reef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent way to add strong colour to sections of the aquarium that receive less intense lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the colony on the sandbed or secure lower rockwork with gentle-to-moderate indirect water movement. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent the fleshy polyps from fully expanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile photosynthetic, Acan Lords respond extremely well to supplemental feeding and can show excellent growth when fed regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLPS coral pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget feeding once or twice per week can help encourage healthy tissue growth and the development of additional polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright Red \u0026amp; Green Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright red and green colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this colony excellent visibility under reef aquarium lighting, while the large fleshy polyps add plenty of texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the coral becomes established, new polyps can gradually develop around the outer edges, creating an increasingly impressive colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive It Some Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcan Lords can extend short sweeper tentacles, particularly after lights out, so leave several centimetres of space between the colony and neighbouring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, salinity and nutrient levels will help maintain healthy growth, full polyp inflation and strong colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright reds and greens, fleshy polyps and established colony form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Pineapple Brain Coral makes an outstanding feature LPS for the foreground of an established reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour, pattern, polyp count and exact colony size may vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":50519659249741,"sku":null,"price":154.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":50519659282509,"sku":null,"price":189.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/DCE05C4C-0C21-41EE-9B0A-B36C7E829322.jpg?v=1790167509","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/acan-lord-coral","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}