Articles in SPS Coral
Scientific name: Acropora aculeus
Common Names: None
Lighting: High. Metal Halide, VHO/PC. Metal Halide is best.
Aggressiveness: semi-aggressive
Current: Strong
Hardiness: Moderate
Water parameters: 72-78F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Scientific name: Acropora aspera
Common Names: None
Lighting: High. Metal Halide, VHO/PC. Metal Halide is best.
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Current: Strong
Hardiness: Moderate
Color: Brown or grey with pale branch ends
Water parameters: 72-78F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Common species: Acropora austera
Common Names: None
Lighting: High. Metal Halide, VHO/PC. Metal Halide is best.
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Current: Strong
Hardiness: Moderate
Color: Many colours, most commonly blue or cream.
Water parameters: 72-78F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Common species Acropora clathrata
Common Names: None
Lighting: High. Metal Halide, VHO/PC. Metal Halide is best.
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Current: Strong
Hardiness: Moderate
Color: Brown, grey or green, often with pale margins.
Water parameters: 72-78F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Scientific name: Acropora echinata
Common Names: None
Lighting: High. Metal Halide, VHO/PC. Metal Halide is best.
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Current: Strong
Hardiness: Moderate
Water parameters: 72-78F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12


