Acanthastrea is an LPS genus prized for intense fluorescent coloration. A. lordhowensis is the species that drove the LPS boom - its rainbow color forms (Mind Trick, Master, Cosmic Storm) command premium prices. A. echinata and A. bowerbanki round out the hobby selection.
Acan care is straightforward: moderate PAR (100-200), gentle flow, target-feeding accelerates growth dramatically. The genus is one of the easiest LPS choices for reef-keepers wanting visual impact without acropora's husbandry demands.