Aussie Acan question.

[BLKTANG]

Just got a nice sized piece from a friend who has had it for a while,& recently it hasent been doing so well for him.I keep 95% SPS,& this is my first Acan.

Where should i put it?

I have 2 250w 10k Hamiltons,& 2 VorTechs for flow in a 75g reef.

 

[BLKTANG]

 

[GoingPostal]

What kind of light was it under? I'd put in on the bottom and see how it does, then move it up later, they are pretty adjustable and hardy but don't need that much light.

 

[BLKTANG]

It was under 250w 14k's.

I did a search,& think i found out what was wrong,his refractometer was off by 3 points.he had 1.028.

 

[Snprhed]

blktang, it looks like crap and you should send it to me very soon!



ditto what postal said

 

[BLKTANG]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12540456#post12540456 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Snprhed
blktang, it looks like crap and you should send it to me very soon!



ditto what postal said

 

[TIMMYE]

I agree start out low and see how it does. I also feed any that I have at least twice a week.

 

[cbrownfish]

Sand bed, moderate flow, and good lighting. My experience shows that the aussie acans like higher light than other LPS like brains, etc.

You can also feed them small meaty foods to help them thrive (mysis, cyclopeeze,etc). Typically, feeding tentacles are extended at night.

 

[BLKTANG]

Sweet thanks guys.

 

[BenJL]

I put most my acan close to bottom ( few inches off sand bed ) where still have good light and feed mysis every other day.