{"product_id":"pink-green-australian-acropora","title":"Pink \u0026 Green Australian Acropora","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Acropora features a stunning blend of purple and blue hues, creating a vibrant focal point in any reef aquarium. Its intricate branching structure adds a dynamic architectural element to your aquascape, providing shelter and visual interest for your other inhabitants. Each polyp is extended, showcasing the coral's health and vitality. This specific piece is approximately 3 inches across and fully encrusted on its frag plug. This exact coral is what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcropora corals thrive under high PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) levels, typically between 250-400 PAR, requiring strong lighting to maintain their coloration and growth. Provide strong, turbulent flow to prevent detritus buildup and ensure nutrient delivery to the coral polyps. Ideal placement is in the upper to middle sections of the tank, securely attached to rockwork where it can receive ample light and flow. Its growth pattern is typically branching, and it can grow quite large over time with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile primarily photosynthetic, Acropora can benefit from supplemental feeding with fine-grained coral foods or phytoplankton a few times a week, especially in a nutrient-poor system. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature 75-79F, salinity 1.025-1.026, alkalinity 8-9 dKH, calcium 400-450 ppm, and magnesium 1300-1350 ppm. Consistent and stable water chemistry is crucial for success with Acropora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcropora are generally considered aggressive corals due to their rapid growth and potential to shade out neighboring corals. Provide ample spacing from other corals to prevent competition for light and growth. Acclimate this coral slowly using a drip acclimation method over at least 30-60 minutes to minimize stress during the transition to your aquarium. Once acclimated, avoid moving it frequently to allow it to establish itself in its new environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding this Purple Acropora to your reef tank will elevate the aesthetic appeal and biodiversity of your aquatic display. Its captivating colors and complex structure make it a prized specimen for any experienced reef keeper. With consistent care and a healthy environment, this Acropora will flourish and become a centerpiece of your underwater landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285690060855,"sku":"EMA-SPS-20260626-CCR3","price":275.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/15ef56c4-90c0-4780-bb5c-16a1c24a7723-_MG_4317.png?v=1782502289","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/pink-green-australian-acropora","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}