Sakura’s Frost Asian Acan

(Micromussa lordhowensis)

• Lighting: Low–moderate (50–125 PAR); colors pop best under blues.

• Flow: Low–moderate; gentle, indirect flow to keep polyps inflated and clean.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temp: 76–80°F

  • Salinity: 1.025–1.026

  • Alkalinity: 8–9.5 dKH

  • Calcium: 400–450 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

  • Nitrate: 5–15 ppm

  • Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm

• Feeding: Photosynthetic but thrives with target feeding (mysis, brine, pellets, reef roids). Regular feeding enhances growth and coloration.

• Placement: Lower rockwork or sandbed; can form tight colonies and encrust over time.

• Aggression: Moderate; short sweeper tentacles, can sting nearby corals if too close.

• Difficulty: Easy–moderate; hardy, colorful, and great for beginners to intermediate reefers.