Acanthastrea Bowerbanki Ultra – WYSIWYG. You get exactly the coral shown in the photo.
Blue-light photo with white balance Size: WYSIWYG
In short: The Acanthastrea Bowerbanki Ultra is a large-polyp stony coral of the species Homophyllia bowerbanki (formerly Acanthastrea bowerbanki), traded as “Ultra”. At Premium Reefing you get exactly the specimen in the photo (WYSIWYG).
At a glance
Species: Homophyllia bowerbanki (formerly Acanthastrea bowerbanki) – traded as “Ultra”
Colour: salmon-red with yellow-green dots
Growth form: large-polyp single to multi-head coral
Group: LPS coral
Size: WYSIWYG
About this coral
Acanthastrea bowerbanki, now Homophyllia bowerbanki, is a large-polyp LPS coral with fleshy, puffy polyps. We list particularly intensely coloured specimens as “Ultra”. Many reefers simply search for it as “Acan”. The photo is a blue-light photo.
Care
Placement: lower to middle part of the tank, ideally on the bottom
Light: low to medium
Flow: low to moderate
Spacing: leave some room to neighbours, it extends feeding tentacles at night
Feeding: takes targeted fine particle food and fine frozen food, which supports growth and colour
Is Acanthastrea bowerbanki the same as Homophyllia bowerbanki?
Yes. The species was scientifically moved to the genus Homophyllia, but the old name Acanthastrea bowerbanki is still common in the trade.
Will I get exactly this coral?
Yes. WYSIWYG means you get exactly the specimen shown in the photo.
Are these the real colours?
The photo is a blue-light photo with white balance. Under different lighting the colours can look different.
How do I place the coral?
Place it a little lower or in a shadier spot first, then move it gradually into full light over one to two weeks.
Acanthastrea · LPS coral
Care at a glance
Typical requirements of the genus – individual specimens may differ.
Difficulty
Easy to moderate – hardy and adaptable.
Light
Low to moderate; the colours look particularly striking under blue light.
Flow
Low to moderate, so the tissue can fully expand.
Placement
Close to the bottom or in the lower reef area, ideally on flat rocks.
Feeding
Readily takes mysis or pellet food in the evening once the feeding tentacles are out.
Acanthastrea – often sold as Acans and now partly classified as Micromussa – impress with bright, often multicoloured polyps and dense, fleshy tissue. The colonies grow slowly into flat mats and are considered rewarding LPS corals for beginners. Under subdued light and gentle flow they show their most intense colours. Targeted feeding in the evening visibly speeds up growth. Keep some distance from other corals, as Acans extend feeding tentacles at night and can sting neighbouring polyps.
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