What is a Micromussa coral?
What is a Micromussa coral?
Micromussa are one of the most popular large polyp stony corals ever since some amazing specimens started showing up from Australia about a decade ago. Originally, a baseball sized colony in a basic color like red or green would fetch over $1000 on eBay. The coral collector market instantly gravitated to these corals.
What is difference between Micromussa and ACAN?
They are two different genera belonging to the family Mussidae. Micromussa has smaller polyps and I find is generally less aggressive in its’ feeding habits than is Acanthastrea.
How much par for Micromussa?
Micromussa does not require very much light. People struggle a bit with these corals because they are providing too much light. We recommend low to medium light, something in the range of 25-50 PAR.
What type of coral is a chalice?
Chalice Corals are a broad collection of corals that are loosely jumbled together. Several different genera of corals are represented ranging from Echinopora, Oxypora, Mycedium, and even Lithophyllon.
What is ACAN Lord?
Acanthastrea corals, commonly known as acan coral or acan lords, are large polyp stony (LPS) corals and one of the most beautifully colored coral species. They come in purple, red, green, blue, orange, brown, rust, pale tan, and pale grey. The family includes many species with different names.
How do you care for ACAN corals?
Acan Coral prefer a low to medium flow. This allows food to flow to the coral as well as remove mucus and bad nutrients from the coral. Too much flow can cause the large, fleshy polyps of the Acan Coral to either stay retracted, be ripped off the skeleton.
How do you care for Favia coral?
Favia coral do not have to be fed but feeding will help speed the growth of this live coral. Favia corals can catch food particles in the aquarium when their tentacles are out and this is also the best time to feed the coral if desired. Most meaty fish foods like krill, mysis, and brine shrimp will work.
Do Acans like high flow?
Are chalice corals hard to keep?
Chalice corals are some of the easiest kinds of corals to take care of and require low maintenance. However, they do require specific light, feeding, and water flow requirements so that they can grow and thrive.
How big do chalice corals get?
For continued good health, the Chalice Coral benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water column. Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″; Medium: 2-1/4″ to 3-1/2″; Large: 3-1/2″ to 4-1/4″; XLarge: 4-1/4″ or larger.