How difficult is it to keep Acanthastrea Echinata?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Acanthastrea Echinata?

The ideal temperature for Acanthastrea Echinata is 24〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What should I feed Acanthastrea Echinata?

Acanthastrea Echinata feeds on: Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae plus meaty foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Acanthastrea Echinata?

The price of Acanthastrea Echinata varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Acanthastrea Echinata

Intermediate

Acanthastrea echinata

A lobophylliid LPS coral ranging from the western Indian Ocean throughout the Pacific. Fleshy polyps sit in septa-divided corallites, and green or red forms are popular for display.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜27℃

Diet

Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae plus meaty foods

About

Acanthastrea echinata, known in English as the starry cup coral, is a large-polyp stony coral of the family Lobophylliidae. Its range is very wide, extending from the western Indian Ocean throughout the Pacific and eastward to the southeastern Atlantic, and it occupies any reef habitat down to 50 metres. Colonies consist of rounded corallites divided by septa, each covered by a fleshy polyp. Green and red forms, and those combining the two in concentric bands, are popular for display and widely kept. At the same time it is among the species identified as potentially becoming threatened with the global decline of coral reefs. Moderate lighting and low to moderate flow suit it, and direct strong current should not be aimed at the fleshy tissue. It extends feeding tentacles at night, so offering minced fish or shrimp then improves colour and growth.

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Temperature & humidity for the Acanthastrea Echinata

The ideal temperature for the Acanthastrea Echinata is 24〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Western Indian Ocean throughout the Pacific and east to the southeastern Atlantic, in any reef habitat to 50 m

Temperature

24〜27℃

Diet

Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae plus meaty foods

Care Guide

Lighting

Care Specifications

Carbonate (KH): 7–12 dKH
Water Temp.: 24–27℃
Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.025
Salinity: 33–35 ppt
Calcium (Ca): 400–450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1300–1400 ppm

LPSLight: Medium (PAR 50-150)Flow: LowPlacement: Bottom

Sources: Wikipedia: Reef aquarium (water parameters) / AlgaeBarn: A Quick Guide to LPS and SPS / AlgaeBarn: LPS-Dominant Systems

References & Sources

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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Acanthastrea echinata (Dana, 1846)

Synonyms: Acantastrea echinata, Acanthastraea echinata, Acanthastraea echinata var. pseudofavites, Acanthastraea echinata var. tenuisepta, Acanthastraea grandis, Acanthastraea hirsuta, Acanthastrea grandis, Acanthastrea hirsuta

Authority databases: WoRMS

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.