{"product_id":"assorted-acropora-5-wysiwyg","title":"Assorted Acropora #5 - WYSIWYG","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Acropora (Acropora sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted Acropora is a colourful SPS coral group valued for its branching growth, fine polyp detail and strong reef-building appearance. Acropora corals are highly sought after in mature reef aquariums, offering excellent structure, colour and growth potential when kept under strong lighting, high flow and consistently stable water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted Acropora, Acropora Coral, Acro, Branching SPS Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPS Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBranching, tabling or bushy growth form depending on the individual Acropora variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora corals are found across Indo-Pacific reef environments, especially on reef slopes, shallow reef crests and high-energy reef structures where they receive intense tropical light, strong water movement and very stable water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: SG 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: 7–10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Low but detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate: Low but detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted Acropora generally requires high-quality reef lighting to maintain strong colouration and healthy growth. Gradual acclimation is important, especially when moving it into brighter positions, as sudden changes in light intensity can cause paling, bleaching or tissue stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide strong, indirect and random flow to keep the branches clear of detritus and support healthy gas exchange. Acropora should not be blasted constantly from one direction, but it does benefit from turbulent, varied water movement across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace on stable middle to upper rockwork where the coral can receive strong light and high flow. Allow space around it for branching growth and avoid placing it too close to aggressive LPS corals, soft corals or species that may shade or sting it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament \/ Aggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora does not usually have long sweeper tentacles, but it can compete for light and space as it grows. It is also vulnerable to being stung by more aggressive corals, so provide sensible spacing and keep it away from corals with strong sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthetic, but benefits from feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted Acropora receives most of its energy from light through its symbiotic zooxanthellae. It may benefit from amino acids, fine coral foods and very small suspended particulate foods in a mature reef system, but heavy target feeding is not required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a stable, mature reef aquarium, Acropora can grow well and develop strong branching structure over time. Growth and colour are closely linked to consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, lighting, flow and balanced nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora is best suited to mature, stable reef aquariums with consistent water chemistry and strong export. Avoid sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity, temperature or nutrients, as Acropora can react quickly to instability. Keep phosphate and nitrate low but detectable, avoid detritus build-up between branches and inspect carefully before introduction. 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