{"title":"Acropora Corals","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"scripps-acropora-coral","title":"Scripps Acropora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScripps Acropora Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring beautiful branching growth and vibrant color to your reef aquarium with the Scripps Acropora Coral! This stunning Small Polyp Stony (SPS) coral is known for its intricate branching structure, beautiful green to yellow-green coloration, and contrasting growth tips that create an eye-catching display under reef lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScripps Acropora is a popular choice among SPS enthusiasts thanks to its attractive growth patterns and ability to develop into impressive colonies. As it matures, this coral forms an intricate network of branches covered in tiny polyps, adding incredible depth, texture, and natural beauty to your reef aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other Acropora varieties, Scripps Acropora thrives in established reef aquariums with stable water parameters, strong lighting, and consistent water movement. With proper care, this coral can develop beautiful coloration and healthy branching growth, making it an excellent addition to SPS-dominated aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're expanding your Acropora collection or looking for a beautiful branching coral to complete your reef, Scripps Acropora is a fantastic choice!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting (PAR):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200–350\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle to Upper Aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive (can sting neighboring corals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic, may benefit from occasional fine particulate coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Fast under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1250–1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scripps Acropora thrives in mature reef systems with stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels. 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