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Acanthastrea hillae is a rare species found far less frequently - both in the ocean and in the aquarium trade - than the more common A. echinata and A. lordhowensis . Acanthastrea is a fast-growing large polyp stony coral similar to Blastomussa corals. It is an easy species to keep in an aquarium and grows best under moderate lighting. Acanthastrea is often intensely colored, with mixtures of blue, red, green, orange, purple, and more. The soft tissue tends to be heavy with mottled coloring. Australian colonies are especially prized for their color. This coral relies heavily on photosynthesis for growth but will readily accept meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, baby brine shrimp and other similar items. The more often it is fed, the faster it will grow.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Moderate
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Waterflow: Medium
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.021-1.025
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements
Color: Variety of colors
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Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Moderate
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Waterflow: Medium
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.021-1.025
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements
Color: Variety of colors
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R2R Member: butts182