Yong's Acropora
Acropora yongei
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size40 cm
Lifespan10 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
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.