Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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Acanthastrea pachysepta (Chevalier, 1975)
Characteristics of Acanthastrea pachysepta: The colonies are flat or hemispherical, phaceloid or partially flabello-meandroid, and rarely exceed 0.5 meters in diameter. The corallites have a diameter of 40–50 millimeters and are circular to irregular in shape. The primary septae are thick and bear three to five long, lobed teeth. The columns are large and usually arranged diffusely. The ribs are poorly developed.
Color: Uniformly dark green or gray with yellowish primary septae.
Similar species: Lobophyllia corymbosa.
Habitat: Sheltered upper reef slopes and lagoons.
Acanthastrea themselves do not usually sting very strongly, so that, for example, tube corals in the immediate vicinity can still grow and even crowd them out.
Lighting requirements vary somewhat and can range from moderate to strong depending on the individual specimen (this variation is particularly due to some deep-water corals within the genus). It is therefore best to initially place them in the moderate light range. You can always move them up or down later!
As with many LPS corals, the current should not be too strong or, under any circumstances, direct, as otherwise the septae can cut through or damage the tissue.
Many aquarists swear by supplemental feeding for this species, though it must be noted that other aquarists have had negative experiences with feeding. Food that is too small gets coated in mucus, while larger food is often not held properly. You have to test which type of food it can utilize well.
Corallites approx. 40–50 millimeters in diameter. Originates from Australia. Can easily be confused with Lobophyllia corymbosa.
Known colors include: green, dark green, or gray with yellow septum.
Synonym:
Lobophyllia pachysepta Chevalier, 1975 · unaccepted > superseded combination (basionym)
Characteristics of Acanthastrea pachysepta: The colonies are flat or hemispherical, phaceloid or partially flabello-meandroid, and rarely exceed 0.5 meters in diameter. The corallites have a diameter of 40–50 millimeters and are circular to irregular in shape. The primary septae are thick and bear three to five long, lobed teeth. The columns are large and usually arranged diffusely. The ribs are poorly developed.
Color: Uniformly dark green or gray with yellowish primary septae.
Similar species: Lobophyllia corymbosa.
Habitat: Sheltered upper reef slopes and lagoons.
Acanthastrea themselves do not usually sting very strongly, so that, for example, tube corals in the immediate vicinity can still grow and even crowd them out.
Lighting requirements vary somewhat and can range from moderate to strong depending on the individual specimen (this variation is particularly due to some deep-water corals within the genus). It is therefore best to initially place them in the moderate light range. You can always move them up or down later!
As with many LPS corals, the current should not be too strong or, under any circumstances, direct, as otherwise the septae can cut through or damage the tissue.
Many aquarists swear by supplemental feeding for this species, though it must be noted that other aquarists have had negative experiences with feeding. Food that is too small gets coated in mucus, while larger food is often not held properly. You have to test which type of food it can utilize well.
Corallites approx. 40–50 millimeters in diameter. Originates from Australia. Can easily be confused with Lobophyllia corymbosa.
Known colors include: green, dark green, or gray with yellow septum.
Synonym:
Lobophyllia pachysepta Chevalier, 1975 · unaccepted > superseded combination (basionym)
