Rye Acropora
Acropora secale
Familie : Acroporidae
Acropora secale is a branching coral with fine, dense branches, often brown or green. It is valued for its fast growth and ability to quickly colonize the aquarium.
Beschreibung
Colonies of Acropora secale are arborescent, with fine, highly branched branches. Corallites are small and arranged in a spiral. Dominant color is light brown to olive green, sometimes with blue tips. This species is very hardy and adapts to various conditions. It grows fast and can become invasive. Behavior is semi-aggressive, requiring adequate spacing.
Lebensraum
Region :
Reef slopes and areas with high turbidity
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Standard Acropora parameters: 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Intense lighting, strong flow. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm, alkalinity 7-12 dKH. Nitrates <5 ppm, phosphates <0.05 ppm. Minimum tank volume 100 L. Beware of fast growth that may shade neighboring corals. Feed phytoplankton and fine particles.