Superman Acanthastrea
Transform Your Tank with a Living Work of Abstract Art
Looking for a showstopper with serious collector appeal? The Superman Acanthastrea — named for its striking combination of deep reds, electric blues, and vivid greens — is one of the most sought-after color morphs in the reef-keeping world. True Superman patterning is genuinely rare, and this specimen delivers the full visual drama: bold, contrasting corallites that look almost painted by hand. This is the kind of coral that stops visitors mid-sentence.
Acanthastrea lordhowensis is a forgiving, rewarding large polyp stony (LPS) coral that grows in a satisfying encrusting plate pattern over time, gradually expanding to fill its chosen real estate on your rockwork. It's tolerant of a wider range of lighting and flow conditions than many LPS corals, making it an excellent centerpiece even for reef keepers still dialing in their saltwater aquarium parameters. Feed it small meaty foods weekly and watch those polyps swell — there's nothing quite like a well-fed Acantho in full extension.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Superman Acanthastrea (Superman Acantho)
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Current Size:Not specified — contact us for current availability and sizing
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Care Level:Easy to Moderate — a great LPS for intermediate reef keepers
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — maintain adequate spacing; can extend sweeper tentacles at night
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Diet:Photosynthetic; benefits from weekly target feeding of mysis shrimp or small meaty foods
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — keep distance from neighboring corals
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | dKH 8–10 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow, low to moderate lighting
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen we ship is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it's eating well and acclimated to stable reef tank parameters. When your Superman Acantho arrives, it's ready to thrive — not just survive.
