Coral Species: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis

Origin: Australia

Lighting: Moderate

Water Flow: Moderate to Low

Feeding: High Protein meaty foods, 3x-5x weekly

Aggression: Morderate to high. Minimum of 2"-3" spacing.

Care Level: 2 - Normally this coral would fall into the care level 1 category because of its hardiness and wide tolerance of water parameters. Feeding requirements and necessity to maintain higher calcium and alkalinity levels push it up to the next level.  

Aquaculture Progression:
Level 4 (75%-100%)
All original mother colonies were cut down to single polyp size or smaller. Those original polyps were allowed to regrow and were cut again numerous times. The original wild polyp count was roughly 100 -125 polyps. As of Jan 09 we have roughly 1200 polyps, ensuring there is no more than 10% wild tissue on any fragments we sell.

      Broodstock History:
      All mother colonies were
      aquired from the same supplier
      on the same date.

      Coral Aquired:March 2008
      First Cutting: June 2008
      Second Cutting: August 2008
      Thirds Cutting: October 2008
       Fourth Cutting: December 2008