New to Acans

[TracyZeuner]

I am knew to acans and would like some info. What kinda flow do they like and how much light. I run about 560 watts of T-5 lighting, is this going to be enough. I can put them as close as they need to be to the lights. I think this is a Acan Lord. The picture isn't great, but its the only one I have now.

 

[All Delight]

Actually thats a nice picture. At least it wasn't done with a camera phone. :lamo: OK I might catch some heat for that one.

560 watt of T5 is alot. I'd start off low and work you way up. Best is if you know what kind of lighting it came out from and adjust from there.

I'd go with low to moderate flow. If the polyps are getting pushed or pulled and look like they're getting stretched its too much.

 

[TracyZeuner]

Thank for your help. Does feeding help with growth? I do spot feed my candy cane coral and my Zoa's. I use mysis for the candy cane-will the acan also eat this?

 

[All Delight]

Yah feeding will help. When I was feeding I was doing it twice a week or so. Same thing mysis.