UC Blue Lightning Acan Bowerbanki

UC Blue Lightning Acan Bowerbanki

Electric Color. Massive Presence. The UC Blue Lightning Acan Bowerbanki is a rare powerhouse of color. This collector-grade LPS coral features oversized, fleshy polyps with glowing neon-lime centers, surrounded by a striking, "lightning-streaked" deep purple and royal blue rim. Unlike standard Acans, the Bowerbanki grows in a dense, massive structure, making it a bold architectural piece for your lower rockwork.

• Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony)

• Appearance: High-Contrast Neon Green & Electric Purple

• Growth Form: Massive/Platy

Care Requirements

Acanthastrea bowerbanki is relatively hardy, but it prefers "fat and happy" conditions with plenty of nutrients.

💡 Lighting (Low to Moderate)

• PAR: 75–150.

• Bowerbankis do best in the lower half of the aquarium. Too much light can cause the colors to wash out or the tissue to shrink. Under heavy blue/actinic lighting, the "Lightning" streaks and neon centers will truly pop.

🌊 Water Flow (Low to Medium)

• Provide gentle, indirect flow. You want to see the fleshy polyps swaying slightly. Avoid high, direct flow, as this can cause the skeleton to tear through the coral's thick tissue.

🍽️ Feeding (Highly Recommended)

• These are hungry corals! For the best health and fastest growth, target feed 1–2 times a week. They love mysis shrimp, chopped seafood, or high-quality LPS pellets. Feeding during the day is easy as they often keep their "mouths" ready if they smell food in the water.

📍 Placement

• Bottom to Middle. Best placed on a low rock ledge or secured to the sandbed.

• Space: They have a moderate sting. While not as aggressive as a Chalice, give them 2–3 inches of space from neighboring corals to allow for full polyp expansion.

Recommended Water Parameters

• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 sg

• Temp: 76°F–78°F

• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH

• Calcium: 420–440 ppm

• Magnesium: 1300–1350 ppm