Buyer question
How big does an Acropora coral get?
Our Animal Library lists the Acropora coral at branching colonies (adult size).
Source: the Acropora coral page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Acropora coral in the Animal Library
The detail
Acropora are small-polyp stony corals from Indo-Pacific reefs and the most sought-after group in reef keeping. They are fast-growing and colorful, but demand very stable water chemistry, strong light and high flow.
- Housing
- Mature reef, strong light and flow
- Tank size
- 3 out of 5 (Mature, stable systems)
What to weigh
Acropora need stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium, strong light and flow, and are prone to pests like Acropora-eating flatworms.