Subglabrous Acropora
Acropora subglabra
Familie : Acroporidae
Acropora subglabra is a coral with smooth, fine branches, often cream or pale pink. It is valued for its delicate appearance and moderate growth.
Beschreibung
Colonies of Acropora subglabra are arborescent, with fine, smooth branches, almost without prominent corallites. Tips are rounded. Color ranges from cream white to pale pink, sometimes with purple hues. This species is sensitive to water quality. Growth is moderate. It is less aggressive than other Acropora. It can be kept in groups if space is sufficient.
Lebensraum
Region :
Shallow reefs, calm and sheltered areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Stable parameters: temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Intense lighting, moderate to 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. Avoid high nutrient levels. Compatible with other peaceful SPS corals. Feed fine plankton 1-2 times per week.