Shocker Tenuis Acropora Coral

Shocker Tenuis Acropora Coral - Care Requirements

Shocker Tenuis Acropora Coral is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with a branching SPS form. This WYSIWYG Acropora is suited to established reef systems prepared for advanced SPS care. Provide strong lighting, turbulent water movement, and consistent conditions to support its long-term health.

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

Use strong reef lighting. Acclimate gradually to brighter exposure, then maintain consistent lighting rather than making sudden intensity changes.

Flow

Provide strong, random, turbulent flow. Varied circulation helps keep the coral clear of settled material without leaving it in stagnant areas.

Placement

Place it in middle to upper reef areas after acclimation. Secure the specimen where it receives strong light and broad, changing flow.

Temperament

Allow room for growth. Acropora is generally peaceful, but nearby corals should not crowd its branches or restrict water movement around the colony.

Feeding

Rely primarily on light for support, with optional fine coral foods if desired. Avoid overfeeding and keep nutrient conditions stable.

General Care

Maintain highly stable alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting. This is an advanced-care SPS coral, so test regularly, observe polyp condition and tissue response, and avoid rapid parameter corrections.

Best kept in a stable, mature reef with deliberate SPS husbandry.