Care guide
Acan lord
Species guidance · AI-assisted · Model audited · Revision 2
Start in subdued light with gentle, indirect flow that keeps debris off the polyps. Leave room for the heads to inflate and keep stronger stingers away. Offer small meaty foods.
This coral is sold as the acan lord and was previously named Acanthastrea lordhowensis.
Requirements
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Allow room for expansion and competition
Placement and environment
- Lighting
- Start under subdued light; intensity and spectrum can change coloration substantially.
- Water flow
- Gentle indirect flow should prevent debris settling and allow the polyps to capture food.
- Placement
- Lower rockwork or a low stable platform. Room for inflated polyps. Separate from Acanthastrea echinata and other strong stingers.
Feeding
- Feeding
- Photosynthetic; regular small meaty foods or suitable coral pellets support condition. Use portions the polyps can consume.
Acclimation and long-term care
- Handling
- Keep the fleshy polyps clear of sharp surfaces as they expand.
- Warning signs
- Overexposure to light. Tissue recession. Injury from food-stealing animals or excessive food portions.
Information gaps
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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
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