Paletta Pink Tip Acropora Coral

Paletta Pink Tip Acropora Coral - Care Requirements

Paletta Pink Tip Acropora Coral is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with pink tips. This WYSIWYG Acropora coral is suited to established reef systems able to provide the strong lighting, turbulent flow, and close parameter stability that advanced SPS care requires.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Strong reef lighting
• Flow: Strong, random and turbulent flow
• Placement: Middle to upper reef areas after acclimation
• Temperament: Generally peaceful but space for growth
• Care Level: Advanced

Lighting

Provide strong reef lighting and acclimate gradually to its final intensity. Consistent lighting is important, so avoid sudden changes once the coral is settled.

Flow

Use strong, random, turbulent flow that reaches the branches from changing directions. Avoid dead spots where detritus can collect or flow that remains fixed on one area.

Placement

Place it in the middle to upper reef after acclimation. Secure the frag firmly and introduce it gradually to stronger light and flow rather than moving it abruptly.

Temperament

Allow room for growth around neighboring corals. Acropora is generally peaceful, but spacing helps prevent contact as branches develop and keeps flow available throughout the colony.

Feeding

Strong lighting provides primary support. Fine coral foods may be offered optionally, while keeping nutrient conditions stable and avoiding excessive feeding.

General Care

This is advanced SPS care: keep alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting highly stable. Observe polyp condition and tissue daily, and make corrections slowly rather than responding with rapid parameter changes.

Best maintained in a stable, established reef with consistent husbandry.