Bright Japanese Acan
Transform Your Tank with Vivid Japanese Color and Presence
Looking for a showstopping LPS centerpiece? The Bright Japanese Acan is one of the most visually striking Acanthastrea specimens available to reef keepers — sourced from Japanese-influenced aquaculture lines known for producing intensely saturated reds, oranges, and contrasting margins that few other LPS corals can match. This is not your average Acan. The chromatic depth on these colonies is genuinely rare, and availability is limited at any given time.
Japanese Acans are a rewarding addition for aquarists of all experience levels — they grow steadily under stable conditions, adding new polyps and expanding their colony footprint over time. Each polyp extends fully under low-to-moderate flow, giving the coral an almost animated, living-sculpture quality that makes it a natural focal point in any reef tank layout. Watching a well-kept colony thrive and multiply is one of the most satisfying long-game rewards in the saltwater aquarium hobby.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Japanese Acan, Acan Lord, Acanthastrea
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Current Size:Approx. 1–2 inches (single to multi-polyp frag)
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Care Level:Easy to Moderate — excellent choice for intermediate reef keepers
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — maintain adequate spacing from neighboring corals
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Diet:Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental target feeding (mysis, reef roids, small meaty foods) 1–2x per week
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — keep distance from adjacent corals to avoid sweeper contact
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | dKH 8–9.5 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow | Low to moderate PAR (50–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility — acclimating to stable reef parameters and feeding actively before it ever ships to your door. When your Bright Japanese Acan arrives, it's ready to thrive, not just survive.
