This is the actual frag you will receive, it has over 20 polyps. Micromussa prefer a moderate
flow and moderate light. In order for
this coral to thrive you will need to monitor and maintain Dkh, Magnesium and
Calcium. Micromussa will grow new heads
rapidly if they are fed on a regular basis using a specialist LPS pellet such
as Vitalis. . This batch of Micromussa were imported from Queensland prior to the ban in October 2021. Queensland Micromussa are now no longer legal for import to the UK market.
Micromussa lordhowensis - A Care
Guide
If youre
a beginner coral keeper you have probably switched off already a Micro
what??!! But dont give up! These could very well be a GREAT
addition to your aquarium. So for ease lets call these the Micro lords,
formerly the Acan (Acanthastrea) lords but they had their names changed back in
2016 when scientists decided they had been placed in the wrong group.Micro
lords are an absolute firm favourite amongst reefers because, well they are
STUNNING! They are collected from Australian waters and are available in
a huge range of colours. This includes many eye watering colonies that
will elicit pure coral-envy amongst fellow reefers!They are a relatively simple
coral to keep as they are incredibly hardy. They prefer lower flow and
light and will grow quickly in well maintained aquariums.
Feeding
To get
the most out of Micromussa lordhowdensis, it is best to feed diligently. When
feeding these corals, youll want to spray them with a trace amount of food
(brine or particulate coral feed) to initiate their feeding response by
displaying their feeding tentacles. Once these are present, you can target feed
a variety of LPS specialist foods such as Vitalis/Easy Reefs LPS pellet. With
regular feeding, these corals will keep their feeding tentacles out for most of
the day eliminating the need to initiate feeding and increasing their overall
health. Anecdotally colonies that behave in this way have the fewest health problems
and are less susceptible to disease or infection. Frequent feeding also
accelerates growth and recovery also providing evidence for better health.
Culturing
and Spawning
Propogating
these corals can be a relatively easy prospect as they heal well from fragging.
A pair of bone cutters will do the job or a Dremmel/wet tile saw if you fancy
splashing out. Depending on your fragging experience, you may occasionally have
to deal with a messy cut as it can be difficult to isolate groups of polyps. Once
the corals have been fragged, you should dip them in a disinfectant such as
iodide to avoid any bacterial infections arising and can assist in healing any
damaged polyps from the cutting. If you see your coral receding post frag or
from infection, it can be beneficial to continue dipping for a few minutes a
day.You can take advantage of the way these corals grow by making your frags
small. Polyps develop at the edge of the colony. A single polyp can quickly
multiple as its surroundings are technically the edge of the colony! Making
frags and sharing them amongst your fellow reefers is great for long term
success rates of any coral. Itll help in the long run of sustaining our hobby
and any threat of population declines.
Grading Definition
Rainbow
A mix of at least three different colours giving them a rainbow effect
Grade A
Sports two colours with one at least being red, maroon or orange in colouration
Grade B
Shades primarily consisting of green or purple
Last Bit of Advice
Micromussa
are particularly aggressive nocturnal predators and competitively extrude
mesenterial filaments and can digest organisms within reach. Bear this in mind
when deciding where to place your coral.Remember these are stony corals, they
will require dosing and maintenance of basic elements such as alkalinity,
magnesium and calcium in order to grow.Like all invertebrates, corals are
sensitive at high levels of nitrites and have a low tolerance of copper based
medications. We recommend STABLE parameters of:
dKH 9-10
Calcium
400-420
Magnesium
1320 - 1350