Bright Japanese Acan Colony
Transform Your Tank with a Showstopping Japanese Centerpiece
Looking for a rare LPS coral that commands attention... The Japanese Acanthastrea (Acan) is one of the most coveted large polyp stony corals in the hobby, and the Japanese variants are in a league of their own. Sourced from Japanese waters, these colonies carry a distinctly richer color palette — bold reds, electric oranges, and deep purples that outshine their Pacific counterparts. This isn't a coral you find at your local shop; it's the kind of rare addition that becomes the centerpiece of a serious reef tank.
This colony is already well-established, making it an ideal choice for aquarists who want immediate visual impact without waiting years for growth. Acans are surprisingly aggressive feeders for an LPS — each polyp will extend meaty tentacles at night to capture food, making every feeding session genuinely satisfying to watch. They grow steadily under moderate care, expanding outward as new polyps bud from the colony's edge, rewarding patient aquarists with an ever-broadening wall of color.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Japanese Acan Colony, Japanese Acanthastrea
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Current Size:Colony (multiple polyps — see photos for scale)
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Care Level:Easy to Moderate — a great LPS for intermediate reef keepers
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — sweeper tentacles can sting neighboring corals; provide adequate spacing
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Diet:Photosynthetic (relies on zooxanthellae); benefits greatly from target feeding meaty foods such as Mysis shrimp, Reef Roids, or coral pellets 2–3x per week
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — maintain spacing from neighboring corals
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | dKH 8–11 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow; moderate lighting (PAR 75–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility — this colony is actively feeding and thriving before it ever ships to you. When you buy Japanese Acan online, you deserve confidence in what's arriving; that's the standard we hold ourselves to on every single order.
