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Rocket Man Acropora Coral - Care Requirements
Rocket Man Acropora Coral is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with advanced-care requirements. This WYSIWYG Acro is suited to established reef systems that can provide the strong lighting, turbulent circulation, and consistent conditions Acropora corals require. Plan its location carefully and allow time for acclimation before making further adjustments.
This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.
Quick Care Summary
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Lighting: Strong reef lighting
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Flow: Strong, random and turbulent flow
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Placement: Middle to upper reef areas after acclimation
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Temperament: Generally peaceful but space for growth
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Care Level: Advanced
Lighting
Provide strong reef lighting after a gradual acclimation period. Avoid sudden lighting changes, and keep intensity consistent once the coral has adjusted to its placement.
Flow
Use strong, random, turbulent flow that reaches the branches from changing directions. Good circulation helps prevent detritus from settling while avoiding a fixed stream focused continuously on one area.
Placement
Place it in the middle to upper reef after acclimation. Secure the frag firmly in an area with strong light and turbulent circulation, then avoid unnecessary moves.
Temperament
Allow room for future growth even though Acropora is generally peaceful. Keep neighboring corals at a practical distance so branches have space and do not become crowded as the colony develops.
Feeding
Rely primarily on lighting for support, with fine coral foods offered optionally. Feed lightly and observe the system’s nutrient response rather than making heavy feeding routine.
General Care
Maintain highly stable alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting. Avoid rapid parameter corrections or abrupt equipment changes, and monitor the coral regularly for changes after acclimation, placement adjustments, or maintenance.
Best kept in a stable, established reef with consistent attention to conditions.
