{"product_id":"echinata-orange-spot","title":"Echinata orange spot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Spot Acan Echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthastrea echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange Spot Acan Echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS (Large Polyp Stony)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, With Proper Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom to Middle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photosynthetic \/ Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore-Ready Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Spot Acan Echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking LPS coral featuring bold orange coloration, contrasting patterns and thick, textured tissue. Hardy once established and highly responsive to feeding, it makes an excellent showpiece for an LPS reef while requiring plenty of space from neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Spot Acan Echinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a colorful and highly sought-after LPS coral known for its fleshy polyps, encrusting growth pattern and intense coloration. Orange markings stand out beautifully under blue and actinic reef lighting, making each colony a unique addition to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcan Echinata generally performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting with low to moderate, indirect water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Lower rockwork or the bottom portion of the aquarium typically provides an ideal environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough photosynthetic, Acan Echinata benefits from occasional supplemental feeding. Mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood and quality LPS coral foods can help promote growth, tissue expansion and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcan Echinata is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaggressive coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e capable of extending sweeper tentacles and delivering a powerful sting to nearby corals. Provide generous spacing and avoid placing peaceful corals directly beside the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith stable water chemistry, appropriate lighting and adequate space, the Orange Spot Acan Echinata can develop into a beautiful encrusting colony and become a standout piece in an LPS reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: 8–11 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acan Echinata can be extremely aggressive toward neighboring corals. Allow adequate spacing for sweeper tentacles and future colony growth. Coloration and pattern will vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53431526129953,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/999C88D4-1C80-4BCB-A51E-09044C952D0D.jpg?v=1788451411","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/echinata-orange-spot","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}