{"product_id":"orange-acan-bowerbanki","title":"Orange Acan Bowerbanki","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcanthastrea bowerbanki is a classic Large Polyp Stony coral, long valued in the hobby for its remarkably large, fleshy polyps. As a slower-growing species, it creates a unique texture and a solid presence in a well-maintained reef aquarium. This specimen is notable for its consistent orange colouration across the entire colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowerbanki colonies grow by encrusting over rockwork, gradually forming a thick, irregular plate. The individual polyps are some of the largest in the \"Acan\" family, puffing up to several centimetres in diameter under ideal conditions. By day, the polyps are inflated and fleshy; at night or when feeding, they may extend short sweeper tentacles. The puffy tissue of this piece is a solid, warm orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor care, Acan bowerbanki is quite hardy. It prefers lower to moderate light, in the 75-150 PAR range, making it suitable for placement on the sandbed or on a lower rock ledge. Flow should be low to moderate and indirect—just enough to keep the polyps free of detritus without causing them to retract. While photosynthetic, its growth and colour benefit from target feeding once or twice a week with meaty foods. Maintain stable water parameters with calcium at 420–440 ppm and alkalinity at 8–9 dKH. Keep a small buffer zone around it, as it can extend short sweepers at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42316453314615,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260710-CKWS","price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/136c6d0e-648d-476d-80cf-b96474c22e26-32-_MG_4358.png?v=1783711464","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/orange-acan-bowerbanki","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}