Buyer question
How long does an Acropora coral live?
Our Animal Library gives the Acropora coral a lifespan of colonies can live indefinitely.
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.
- Hardiness
- 2 out of 5 (Demanding)
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific and Caribbean reefs
- Best fit
- Experienced reef keepers
What to weigh
Acropora need stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium, strong light and flow, and are prone to pests like Acropora-eating flatworms.