- The Difference Between Keeping Acropora and Other SPS Coral
In my experience, other SPS coral like montipora, leptoseris, pavona, and birdsnest can all do well with “higher” nutrients (20 ppm nitrate), “lower” par (100-150) lighting and minor alkalinity swings (1-1 5 dkh) Acropora seem to be less tolerant of lower lighting and alkalinity instability while they can still thrive in higher nutrients
- Coral Spotlight | Acropora sp | Reef2Reef
The Enigmatic Acropora Coral Acropora corals, commonly referred to as "Acros" in the reef-keeping community, are a diverse group of coral species that belong to the Acroporidae family These corals are renowned for their intricate growth patterns and vibrant colors, making them a favorite among
- What kinds and species of acropora are the easiest hardiest
Green Slimer, Red Planet, most valida and milli species have been easiest for me The ORA varieties are a good bet, as is anything from a local reefer that has a history of captive growth and hardiness Smooth skins deep water are usually a bit more challenging to acclimate and get established Also remember they don't take coral dips like Revive as well
- Is the Acropora a beginner coral or not? | Reef2Reef
Simple answer is that for most folks, acropora are a coral you will look at after you have gained some experience It's not black and white as there are beginner acros and there are difficult ones If you're completely new, I'd suggest waiting a year for the tank to mature and to some gain experience
- Keeping acropora. . . | Reef2Reef
Acropora represents a genus of corals in the phylum Cnidaria, which is home to over 10,000 marine animals Commonly seen elkhorn, or staghorn coral, are just two members of the 149 described species of acropora
- Acropora species and their relative care levels (for an acro newbie)
A lot of the care requirements are similar for most species of Acropora because of how closely related they are to each other and how many share the same wild habitat zones However, each individual is different, and I find observation to be the most useful tool when trying to gauge where to place a coral maximize growth and coloration
- What is your go to Acropora pest dip dipping routine?
Here it is in all one place for some of the more popular methods of dipping coral General cleansers and cleaners commonly used for eliminating parasites and bacterial infections Coral RX – General, 1 25ml cup or 20ml gallon, 5-10 minutes Fragrecover – General, 2 5ml cup or 40ml gallon, 5 minutes
- Top 10 all time acropora | Reef2Reef
After reading a recent thread this evening here on reef2reef about the ORA pearlberry acro I got to thinking What would be my all time top 10 acropora
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