❤️🤍🪸 Acanthastrea lordhowensis “Crimson Blizzard”
WYSIWYG Specimen – Red & White Australian Acan Lord
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (allow space from neighbouring corals)
Colour Form: The Crimson Blizzard Acan Lord displays deep crimson-red polyp centers surrounded by striking white and cream outer rings. Under actinic lighting the red pigments intensify into glowing ruby tones while the white bands develop subtle fluorescent highlights. Under balanced white lighting the coral reveals a dramatic contrast of rich red, snowy white and soft cream shades that create a bold and elegant two-tone pattern across each fleshy polyp.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 80–150)
Water Flow: Low to Moderate, indirect flow
Placement: Lower rockwork or sand bed
Type: WYSIWYG – Australian Specimen
🧬 Overview
The Acanthastrea lordhowensis “Crimson Blizzard” is a beautiful Australian LPS coral prized for its striking red and white colour contrast and thick fleshy polyps. Acan Lords are well known for their vibrant colour morphs and relatively hardy nature, making them a favourite among both experienced reef keepers and collectors.
This specimen features intense crimson-red centres surrounded by bright white rings that give each polyp a bold and eye-catching appearance. Under reef LED lighting the coral develops strong fluorescence while maintaining its clean high-contrast colour pattern.
As the colony grows, additional polyps form around the base creating a dense and vibrant LPS cluster that adds texture and colour to reef aquascapes.
WYSIWYG:
You will receive the exact coral shown in the photo. Each specimen is individually photographed and selected for colour intensity, polyp structure and coral health.
Selected for:
• Strong crimson-red polyp centers
• Bright white and cream outer rings
• Thick fleshy Australian Acan polyps
• Excellent colour contrast under reef lighting
• Beautiful LPS colony growth potential
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Acanthastrea corals benefit from regular feeding and nutrient-balanced reef environments.
Recommended feeding 1–2× weekly:
• Mysis shrimp
• Finely chopped seafood
• LPS pellets or coral foods
• Target feeding during evening polyp expansion
📈 Optimal Parameters
Parameter | Ideal Range
Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5
Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm
📍 Placement
Place on the lower rockwork or sand bed where lighting is moderate and water flow is gentle. Provide enough space around the coral as Acan Lords can extend short feeding tentacles during feeding periods.
Avoid placing the coral too close to aggressive LPS species.
❤️🤍 Acanthastrea lordhowensis “Crimson Blizzard”
Deep crimson centres wrapped in icy white rings — a stunning Australian Acan Lord that delivers bold colour contrast and fleshy LPS beauty to any reef aquarium.