Originally Posted by
aquaguy24
http:///forum/post/3092915
I target feed once or twice a week. Cyclopeez, PE mysis and finely chopped squid. I put a little food in the tank and wait for the tenticles to come out then I squirt the food evenly over all the heads.
BIG- do u have an ID on that acan. I've had it for over 6 months and have no idea wat its call. I know it's pretty common.
I am thinking Acanthastrea, as to the best I can remember and spell..... I have seen examples with better color than mine.
Here is a good quote from another source on their care.... After re-reading this I may move mine back up some in the tank......In the body of the article it speaks of light levels affecting color...........
Indo-Pacific - Islands of the Indopacific including Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Intense lighting is recommended for best coloration and overall health. Use either Metal Halide lighting or a large bank of high output fluorescent or compact fluorescent bulbs. If not provided proper lighting, the colors of Acanthastrea may fade, but worse the coral may not receive enough energy and perish.
We recommend keeping the coral in a relatively low flow area of the reef display. Too much flow could cause this particular species to become stressed and not extend fully.
Like most coral, Acanthastrea rely to a large extent on the products of their zooxanthellae, however, in our experience, they also benefit from direct feeding. There are a variety of frozen fish foods available that make outstanding meals for Acanthastrea. We like to feed a mixture of meaty foods such as shrimp, fish, and squid with vitamin additives and highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA). The size of the food must be small enough that the polyp can fully ingest it.
