Coffee and Violet Candy Cane Acanthastrea (Micromussa lordhowensis)

Coffee and Violet Candy Cane Acanthastrea (Micromussa lordhowensis)

A pale cream and tan body is ringed in violet-blue on this Acan, with a small gold accent catching the eye near the centre — a subtler, more understated alternative to the brighter Acan colours elsewhere in the range. Acan corals come in an enormous range of colour combinations, and this kind of clean contrast between body and centre tends to be sought after for exactly that reason.

Care basics

• Lighting: Low to moderate. Acans generally prefer the lower end.
• Flow: Low. Gentle, indirect flow is best.
• Water chemistry: Stable calcium, alkalinity and magnesium levels matter more than any single target number.
• Feeding: Not required, but will take fine meaty foods.
• Handling: Generally peaceful, but give it space from more aggressive neighbours.

1 large, well-rested head on a 2cm frag plug.