{"product_id":"acanthastrea-purple-teal","title":"Asian Acan Colony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHGC Asian Acan Colony  (Micromussa Lordhowensis).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Acan”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a common name used in the reef aquarium hobby for colorful corals in the genus \u003cstrong\u003eAcanthastrea\u003c\/strong\u003e (now often reclassified under \u003cstrong\u003eMicromussa\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially \u003cem\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e). These corals are popular for their bright colors and relatively easy care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBasic Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually collected from reefs in \u003cstrong\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other parts of the \u003cstrong\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/strong\u003e region. In the hobby, “Asian acans” typically refers to specimens from Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms fleshy polyps on a calcium skeleton that grow in clusters or colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyp Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large, round, and puffy when fully expanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian acans are famous for their vibrant patterns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed, orange, green, blue, purple, and yellow combinations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStripes, rings, or mottled patterns around the mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick, fleshy tissue that inflates during the day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate (good for many reef tanks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light (PAR ~50–150)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate water flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan photosynthesize via symbiotic algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits from occasional feeding of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emysis shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereef roids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmall meaty foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows by forming new heads around the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan extend \u003cstrong\u003esweeper tentacles\u003c\/strong\u003e at night, so give nearby corals space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful compared to many LPS corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhy Reef Keepers Like Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely colorful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy compared to many LPS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to frag and propagate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflated “puffy” look adds texture to reef tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Home Grown Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47616949321920,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0486\/2912\/files\/IMG_1288.jpg?v=1772836089","url":"https:\/\/homegrowncoral.com\/products\/acanthastrea-purple-teal","provider":"Home Grown Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}