{"product_id":"ultra-acan-micromussa-lordhowensis","title":"Ultra Acan Micromussa Lordhowensis","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eUltra Acan – \u003cem\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e (WYSIWYG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Acan\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly referred to in the reef hobby as an \u003cstrong\u003eAcan Lord\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a colorful LPS coral prized for its fleshy polyps, pronounced texture, and impressive range of coloration. Individual polyps can display combinations of reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, and purples, with the exact color pattern varying from specimen to specimen. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, fluorescent pigments can become especially pronounced, bringing out additional contrast between the polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e grows by producing new polyps around the edges of the existing colony, gradually forming a compact, multi-polyp colony. When fully extended, the fleshy polyps give the coral a soft, rounded appearance with gentle movement in the aquarium flow. As a \u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the exact coral pictured is the coral you will receive, including its current size, coloration, polyp count, and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acan Lord, Acan Coral, Ultra Acan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–120 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate — gentle, indirect flow that allows the polyps to expand naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to Middle aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy, multi-polyp colony; expands through budding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding is highly beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Ultra Acan on a \u003cstrong\u003estable area of rockwork or the sand bed\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving sufficient room around the colony for its fleshy tissue to expand. Avoid placing it directly beneath intense lighting or where a powerful pump can continuously blast the polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle to moderate, indirect flow is ideal. The polyps should be able to \u003cstrong\u003eopen fully and move naturally in the current\u003c\/strong\u003e without being forced into a constant closed or flattened position. Good circulation also helps prevent debris from settling on the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow adequate spacing from neighboring corals. Although Micromussa does not have the aggressive reach of some large-polyp stony corals, its feeding tentacles can extend beyond the normal daytime polyp size. Preventing direct contact with neighboring corals is the safest approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra Acan generally performs well under \u003cstrong\u003e50–120 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moderate lighting is usually sufficient for healthy tissue, coloration, and growth, and extremely high light levels are unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen introducing a WYSIWYG specimen, begin toward the lower end of the recommended range if its previous lighting conditions are unknown. \u003cstrong\u003eGradually acclimate the coral to stronger lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than placing it immediately under high-intensity illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-heavy reef lighting can enhance fluorescent pigments and make the coral's colors appear more vivid, while a balanced spectrum will provide a more natural representation of its overall coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, receiving a significant portion of its energy from symbiotic algae, but it is also an effective active feeder. Supplemental feeding can provide valuable nutrition and may support continued polyp development and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the polyps are fully extended, offer appropriately sized foods such as \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, finely chopped marine seafood, small zooplankton-based foods, or quality LPS coral foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Direct feeding individual polyps once or twice per week can be beneficial, particularly in nutrient-controlled aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid offering pieces that are too large for the polyps to comfortably consume, and allow sufficient circulation after feeding to distribute nutrients throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Acan (\u003cem\u003eMicromussa lordhowensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is an excellent choice for reef keepers and coral collectors looking for a colorful, fleshy LPS with exceptional polyp detail and the potential to develop into a beautiful multi-polyp colony. 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