Care guide

Acropora

Group guidance · AI-assisted · Model audited · Revision 2

Give settled colonies bright reef light and strong, changing flow through the branches. Acclimate new frags gradually, keep water chemistry steady, and check for pests or tissue loss.

Requirements

Care level
Advanced
Temperament
Allow room for expansion and competition

Placement and environment

Lighting
Bright light is generally appropriate after gradual acclimation; requirements vary substantially among species and colonies.
Water flow
Strong, changing circulation should reach around and through branches without a close, fixed jet.
Placement
Middle to upper rockwork after acclimation. Room between neighboring colonies. Open routes for water through branches.

Feeding

Feeding
Photosynthetic; fine planktonic foods can supplement normal reef nutrition. Avoid sudden nutrient stripping or excessive feeding.

Acclimation and long-term care

Warning signs
Rapid or slow tissue loss after stress. Acropora-eating flatworms and other pests. Self-shading and reduced flow in growing colonies.
Information gaps
  • pH · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • PAR · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Growth · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Calcium · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Habitat · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Nitrate · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Handling · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Lifespan · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Salinity · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Warnings · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Adult size · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Clearance · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Magnesium · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Phosphate · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Predation concerns · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Substrate · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Alkalinity · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Reef compatibility · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Acclimation · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Minimum tank size · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Propagation · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Temperature · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Compatibility · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Social grouping · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Feeding frequency · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Compatibility concerns · A supported value is unavailable for this group.

Sources

  • Tidal Gardens — Acropora · Husbandry and scope notes, indexed by profile in the original editorial research · Retrieved 2026-11-07

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