Fields of Acans

Reef Pets · Oct 26, 2008

You have an insane collection. You most likely have it posted some where on the site.... But, what kind of lighting do you keep them under? Are you purchasing them as they are or are most of the Acans morphing for you?

WayneY · Oct 26, 2008

Those are amazing Junior. The top down shots are sick:nerd:

JuniorMC8704 · Oct 26, 2008

the lighting that i found does the best job at keeping the rainbows brilliant and colorful is a lot of actinics. Strong blue lighting, low in the tank, away from halides strongest areas is best.

Also, a good mixed diet like rod's food has been working for me.

Some stay great, some get less spectacular, but all in all the majority have kept their original colors or gotten better.

Saltysteele · Oct 26, 2008

junior,

what's the one called in the last pic, up in the top, right corner?

that thing is awesome!!! the colors are so vibrant!!!!

Reef Pets · Oct 26, 2008

I appreciate the information. I have colonies under a 250 watt 20K metal halide. I am using a Ushio Bulb in a Lumen Bright reflector. The reflector is about 30 inches from the water and the coral is about 10 inches into the water. The Acans are very healthy but not getting the polyp extension that I would like to see. I think I will raise the light up even more.
Thanks again!

AcanCraving · Oct 26, 2008

Where did you purchase these from?!

Supreme Reefs · Nov 1, 2008

oh geez!! *drooling*

pjr · Nov 9, 2008

Those top-down shots are just off the hook. Can't wait to see the 300 filled with these acans!

Mr.Firemouth · Nov 9, 2008

Wonder what colors you would get from a mass spawning?
I know it won't happen but it would be cool to mix all those together and see what would settle and grow out, wouldn't it?

JuniorMC8704 · Nov 9, 2008

WOW, i cant even imagine...

could be the coolest thing ever, or it could be like what happens when my daughter paints with every color in the rainbow all in one spot...

maybe ill get lucky and we wont have to guess.