{"product_id":"micromussa-lordhowensis-acan-turqoiuse-red","title":"Micromussa Lordhowensis (Acan) Turquoise Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis – Acan Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, known among hobbyists as \u003cem\u003eAcan coral\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eAcan lord\u003c\/em\u003e, is a popular LPS coral in reef aquariums. The species was formerly known as \u003cem\u003eAcanthastrea lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e, which is why it is still often simply referred to as “Acan” by hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coral forms shallow 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 considerably under good conditions or during feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis is particularly known for its spectacular color patterns. Color variations are wide-ranging, with shades including turquoise, red, orange, green, and purple, 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\u003eIn a reef aquarium, Micromussa generally thrives at the bottom or middle level 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 colony over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLPS coral colony formed by round polyps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eknown for strong and contrasting colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003epolyps can swell considerably during feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003egrows as new polyps form at the edges of the colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eoften strong fluorescence under blue lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eeasy – moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003elow – moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003elow – moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement in aquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ebottom – middle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\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\u003ch2\u003eSuitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewell suited for reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003egenerally compatible with fish and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ealso suitable for beginners, provided lighting is not too strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54822459801923,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b7f0a0ad-ff96-45cb-9799-418e393df111.jpg?v=1791388154","url":"https:\/\/korallefarmi.com\/en\/products\/micromussa-lordhowensis-acan-turqoiuse-red","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}