What lighting does Acanthastrea echinata need?

Acanthastrea echinata (Acan Echinata) requires High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Acanthastrea echinata need?

Acanthastrea echinata (Acan Echinata) thrives with High water flow.

What family does Acanthastrea echinata belong to?

Acanthastrea echinata belongs to the family Lobophylliidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 207384.

LPS

Acanthastrea echinata

Acan Echinata

Spiny acan with potent sweepers. Can digest neighbouring corals. Give space.

Also known as

Acan Echinata Acan Colony Red Acan Colored Acan

Genus Acanthastrea

Family Lobophylliidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 207384

Feeding Photo + Target Feed

Fragging Saw

Care Parameters

Lighting

High

Flow

High

Placement

bottom

Temperament

highly-aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: Tidal Gardens 15 observations across 5 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria	Moderate	Low	bottom-middle	peaceful	easy	2
AllCorals Ref	Low-Moderate	Low-Moderate	bottom	highly-aggressive	easy	1
Tidal Gardens	High	Moderate	—	—	—	6
Tidal Gardens PRIMARY	High	High	—	—	—	1
Top Shelf Aquatics	High	High	—	—	—	5

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$5 — $489.99

Average

$70.81

Data Points

469

vs LPS Avg

-53%

multi-head

$34.99 — $94.99

avg $57.85 · 7 listings

frag

$34.99 — $129.99

avg $62.72 · 13 listings

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Cards in Collection

24 cards for Acanthastrea echinata