Pineapple Acan Echinata Aquaculture Saltwater LPS Coral. Grown in USA at coralSLover Aquaculture Farm. Zero Wild Collected. Legally Permitted.
🌿 Sustainably Aquacultured Live Saltwater Coral – Zero Wild Collection
Welcome to coralSLover, a family-owned reef aquaculture farm based in Upstate New York — proudly providing 100% legally aquaculture coral frags and colony’s to reefers across the U.S.
We are a licensed facility holding a valid Marine Hatchery Permit issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). All coral sold is propagated in our indoor, shore-based, closed saltwater systems and meets U.S. legal standards for marine ornamental aquaculture.
🌊 We don’t collect corals from the wild. Each coral frag is adopted, and propagated in-our farm from tank-raised, long-established colonies — many thriving with us since 2010. We’re committed to growing the reefing hobby responsibly by protecting wild ecosystems and promoting ethical marine aquaculture.
✅ Our Corals is:
• Fully healed and pest-free
• Carefully clipped from vibrant parent colonies
• Adapted to tank life for better survivability
• Grown under optimal reef lighting and flow
Our corals are available in a wide range of stunning species including:
Mushrooms |  Softies |  Zoanthids |  LPS |  SPS
Whether you’re just getting started or collecting rare pieces, we’ll hand-select corals tailored to your reef tank’s lighting, flow, and experience level.
Pineapple Acan Echinata Coral – Aquacultured LPS (Frags up to 1.5")
A striking rainbow of color with uniquely structured corallites and fleshy, accordion-like folds.
The Pineapple Acan Echinata (Acanthastrea echinata) is a colorful, fast-growing LPS coral featuring rigid skeletal ridges shared between polyps, creating a uniform, sculpted appearance. When retracted, the fleshy tissue forms distinct folds, enhancing its unique texture. Captive specimens exhibit brilliant lavenders, rust oranges, and neon greens, often far more vivid than their wild counterparts.
Coloration & Structure
Natural hues include rust, brown, and green
Aquacultured strains often feature lavender-gray, bright green, and deep orange
Distinct, evenly spaced corallite walls for a balanced, sculpted look
Also known as: Starry Cup Coral, Rainbow Acan, Pineapple Coral, Artichoke Coral
Lighting: Low to moderate lighting preferred (Avoid direct metal halide exposure)
Ideal for lower tank placement
Will show best coloration under high-quality LED or T5 lighting
Water Flow: Low to moderate flow
Just enough to prevent detritus from settling
Reduce flow during feeding to allow polyp extension and food capture
Feeding: Photosynthetic via zooxanthellae
Benefits from target feeding (Mysis, brine shrimp, reef-roids, coral-specific blends)
Can absorb dissolved organic matter and microfauna
Feeding encourages faster growth, vibrant color, and polyp expansion
Available Size: Frags up to 1.5” & Colonies Available
Fully encrusted, aquacultured, and pest-free
 
⚠️ Legal & Policy Compliance Notice:
• All corals are domestically propagated under U.S. Marine Hatchery Permit
• No wild-collected or illegally imported species are sold — ever.
📷 Note About Photos:
Images shown represent our corals under blue or white lights in display tanks. You will receive frags matching the size description; shape and color may vary slightly due to natural variation and shipping stress.
🌍 Let’s build a reef-safe hobby together 
🧡 coralSLover Aquaculture Farm. Zero Wild Collection. Legally Permitted Facility.