Subglabrous Acropora
Acropora subglabra
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 6–8 |
| KH | 7–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 5 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.05 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size25 cm
Lifespan8 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
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.