Robust Acropora

Acropora robusta

Family : Acroporidae

CoralMarineAcropora

Acropora robusta is a massive coral with thick, sturdy branches, often cream or brown. It is very hardy and suitable for beginner SPS aquarists.

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Popularity

SPS coral

small polyps, intense light

Availability

Order only

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IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Colonies of Acropora robusta are massive or dome-shaped, with short, thick branches. Corallites are large and spaced, giving a rough texture. Color ranges from beige to dark brown, sometimes with bluish tips. This species tolerates less stable conditions than other Acropora. Growth is slow to moderate. Behavior is semi-aggressive, but less than other species.

Habitat

Region :

Fringing reefs and lagoons, on hard substrates

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH6–8 °dGH

KH7–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

High

Flow

High

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

80 L

Min. group

Adult size

25 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

Parameters similar to other Acropora: temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate to intense lighting, moderate to strong flow. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm, alkalinity 7-12 dKH. Nitrates <10 ppm, phosphates <0.1 ppm. Minimum tank volume 80 L. Compatible with most hard corals. Feed plankton 1-2 times per week.

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