{"product_id":"purple-tabling-australian-acropora","title":"Purple Tabling Australian Acropora","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcropora species represent a pinnacle of the reef keeping hobby for many enthusiasts. This particular tabling Acropora is a classic small-polyp stony (SPS) coral that forms a wide, flat plate. Its growth form creates a unique silhouette in a reef aquarium, offering shade and structure for other inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen exhibits a deep purple colouration across its branches and base, with growing tips that may appear lighter or even pale blue under intense lighting. In the wild, this tabling shape is an adaptation to maximize sun exposure. In a home reef, it grows outward from a central stalk, with its intricate network of fine branches slowly fusing into a solid plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully keeping any Acropora requires a stable, mature reef system. Provide high lighting, in the range of 250-450 PAR, alongside strong, randomized water flow. Place it in the upper half of the tank where it has ample room to expand without shading corals below. Water parameters must be consistent: calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity between 8-10 dKH, and magnesium from 1300-1400 ppm. While photosynthetic, it may benefit from occasional feedings of specialized SPS food. Allow plenty of space around it, as it can be damaged by more aggressive corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing a large, tabling Acropora colony is a long-term project that brings a great sense of accomplishment. They are best suited for established SPS-dominant aquariums with predictable conditions. Their flat structure offers a fantastic counterpoint to the shapes of branching or encrusting corals, creating a more natural and layered aquascape.\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":42285689897015,"sku":"EMA-SPS-20260626-8P88","price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/ef57a378-3a1a-490a-8677-d8db40c185cb-_MG_4313.png?v=1782502256","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/purple-tabling-australian-acropora","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}