{"product_id":"chevron-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-k03-s2-10-28-01","title":"Chevron Acropora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChevron Acropora Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevron \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/acropora\"\u003eAcropora Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with an SPS care profile. This WYSIWYG Acropora is suited to established reef systems that can provide the strong lighting, turbulent circulation, and consistency expected by advanced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/sps-corals\"\u003eSPS corals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong reef lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, random and turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to upper reef areas after acclimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but space for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide strong reef lighting. Acclimate gradually to higher intensity, then maintain consistent lighting to support this Acropora’s SPS care needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse strong, random, turbulent flow. Varied circulation helps keep the coral clear of settled debris without placing it in a stagnant area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in middle to upper reef areas after acclimation. Secure the frag well and adjust its position gradually as it adapts to lighting and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for growth. Acropora is generally peaceful, but spacing helps prevent contact with neighboring corals as the colony develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely primarily on light for support, with optional fine coral foods offered as part of a balanced reef-feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain highly stable alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting. Avoid rapid parameter corrections, and observe tissue condition and polyp response after changes to placement, flow, or maintenance routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest maintained in an established reef with consistent SPS-focused care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49334579855582,"sku":"K03-S2-10-28-01","price":139.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/chevron-acropora-coral-k03-s2-10-28-01-5952685.jpg?v=1793393713","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/chevron-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-k03-s2-10-28-01","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}