{"product_id":"purple-green-australian-acropora-1","title":"Purple \u0026 Green Australian Acropora","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcropora are a cornerstone of the SPS reef aquarium. For many hobbyists, successfully keeping these branching corals represents a major milestone. This particular Acropora demonstrates the classic growth forms and green colouration that make the genus so popular in well-maintained reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, this specimen will develop an open, branching structure. The coral's surface is covered in small polyps that give it a slightly fuzzy texture, especially when extended for feeding. Under the right lighting, the new growth at the branch tips often presents as a lighter, paler shade of the main body, highlighting the coral's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully keeping Acropora hinges on stability. They require high light levels, typically in the 250-450 PAR range, so placement in the upper third of the aquarium is ideal. Strong, turbulent water flow is just as important for delivering nutrients and keeping the branches clean. While largely photosynthetic, the coral will benefit from regular dosing of amino acids or feeding with fine particulate SPS foods. Stable water parameters are critical: maintain calcium between 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium from 1300-1400 ppm. Acropora are not aggressive, but they need plenty of space to grow without shading or being shaded by their neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its need for stable, high-energy conditions, this coral is best suited for an established SPS-dominant reef tank. It serves as an excellent centerpiece and provides structural habitat for fish and invertebrates once it begins to grow into a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285695205431,"sku":"EMA-SPS-20260626-NSX4","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/a171ceb3-bac2-4634-b3a0-edcc4c181597-_MG_4318.png?v=1782502459","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/purple-green-australian-acropora-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}