Yong's Acropora

Acropora yongei

Family : Acroporidae

CoralMarineAcropora

Yong's Acropora is a fast-growing branching coral, often brightly colored. It is popular in the hobby for its relative hardiness.

Yong's Acropora — photo 1 sur 3 — NPS photo - Eva DiDonato. Identified by Charles Birkeland · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain1 / 3

Popularity

SPS coral

small polyps, intense light

Availability

Order only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

This coral forms fine, regular branches, yellow, green or blue. Polyps are small and numerous. It colonizes well-lit reef areas. Growth is fast, up to 10 cm per year. It can reach 40 cm in diameter. It is less demanding than other Acropora. Good water flow is needed. It tolerates slightly variable parameters.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, shallow areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °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

3/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

40 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Intense lighting. Moderate to strong flow. Feed with zooplankton and phytoplankton. Minimum tank volume 100 L. Nitrates <10 ppm, phosphates <0.1 ppm. Compatible with most SPS corals. Easy to frag.

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