Acanthastrea echinata – "HP-Best of 90s"

Characteristics:

• Species: Acanthastrea echinata
• Variant: HP-Best of 90s
• Color: Intense mix of purple, pink, and turquoise; high-contrast polyps with strong fluorescence under blue light
• Structure: Massive, encrusting to plating colony with distinctly developed corallite structures
• Light requirements: Low to medium
• Flow: Gentle to moderate, indirect

Care instructions:
The Acanthastrea echinata „HP-Best of 90s“ is a robust LPS coral that is well-suited for mixed reef aquariums. It prefers stable water parameters and a rather sheltered position in the lower to middle area of the aquarium. Excessive lighting should be avoided, as the colors usually appear more intense under moderate light. Occasional feeding with fine frozen or LPS food can promote growth.

Special features:

• Striking color combination of purple, pink, and turquoise
• Strong fluorescence under blue light
• Massive, decorative growth form
• Easy to care for and well-suited for stable reef aquariums
• Particularly effective as a color accent in the lower reef area