{"product_id":"red-acan-bowerbanki-3","title":"Red Acan Bowerbanki","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcanthastrea bowerbanki is a large-polyp stony coral appreciated for its exceptionally large, fleshy polyps. While often grouped in with the more common \"Acan Lord\" (Micromussa lordhowensis), Bowerbanki is a distinct species with its own unique characteristics. In a home reef, it stands out for its texture and presence. This particular specimen shows the deep red colouration the species is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual polyps can grow quite large, sometimes exceeding an inch in diameter, giving the colony a puffy, almost billowy appearance when the polyps are fully expanded. It grows as an encrusting coral, slowly covering the rockwork it is placed on, with new polyps budding from the colony's edge. The tissue has a rich, uniform red that looks solid and substantial under aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, place the Red Acan Bowerbanki in a lower-light area of the reef, with a PAR value between 75 and 150. It prefers low to moderate, indirect water flow, just enough to keep the polyps free of detritus without causing them to retract. Placement on the sandbed or a low rock ledge is ideal. While photosynthetic, it benefits greatly from direct feeding; offering meaty foods like mysis shrimp or other finely chopped seafood once or twice a week will improve its growth and colour. Maintain standard water parameters with calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium around 1300-1400 ppm. Though not overly aggressive, it can extend sweeper tentacles at night, so leave a few inches of space between it and its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts slow, predictable growth and tolerance for lower light make A. bowerbanki a manageable and rewarding coral for many systems. It is a good choice for adding a patch of rich colour and texture to the lower third of a reef scape, where other corals might struggle for light.\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":42316453347383,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260710-Y1X8","price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/f20f14c0-a7dd-4219-be1d-7fa86f1948b2-31-_MG_4359.png?v=1783711466","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/red-acan-bowerbanki-3","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}