Enhance your reef aquarium with this Coral Pack featuring 20 large common Acropora specimens. Acropora corals are among the most sought-after Small Polyp Stony (SPS) corals, prized for their intricate branching structures and vibrant colours. This pack is ideal for experienced marine aquarists looking to establish or expand a thriving SPS coral display.
Lighting Requirements: Acropora corals require high-intensity lighting, preferably from metal halide, T5, or high-quality LED systems that provide strong PAR levels. Ensure a photoperiod of 8-10 hours daily to support healthy growth and coloration.
Water Flow: Moderate to strong, turbulent water flow is essential to prevent detritus accumulation and to supply oxygen and nutrients efficiently. Position corals where water movement is dynamic but not directly blasting.
Placement: Place these corals higher in the tank to maximise light exposure. Maintain adequate spacing between colonies to reduce aggression and allow for growth.
Care Level: Advanced. Acropora corals are sensitive to water quality fluctuations and require stable parameters, including temperature (24-26°C), salinity (1.025-1.026 SG), and low nutrient levels.
Compatibility: Reef safe with adequate spacing from other corals to prevent stinging or overgrowth. Avoid placing near aggressive coral species.
Regular monitoring and maintenance of water chemistry, including calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium, are critical for skeletal development. Supplementation with trace elements may be beneficial.
