Acan Species Identification

[Kal93]

Hi all,

I recently purchased 2 rainbow acans. One appears to be an acan lord (individual polyps can be clearly defined when retracted) but I'm not sure what species the other is (lord or echinata)--it's a single polyp that only feeds at night, while the lord feeds during the day. I haven't seen any long sweeper tendrils or mesenteric fibers in the past 2 weeks. Any tips for identification?

Thanks!

 

[James M]

Sharing pics would help id them

 

[Kal93]

Sharing pics would help id them

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• Kal93
• Apr 1, 2019

The one in the front, with its feeders out, appears to be a lord. I'm not sure about the one behind it...

 

[DSC reef]

They are both micromussa lordhowensis.

 

[Kal93]

They are both micromussa lordhowensis.

Excellent, thank you! Just to confirm, I am safe placing them next to each other?

 

[DSC reef]

Correct. They will be fine.

 

[Steven Garland]

Definitely find,I had tons touching one another.