🟠 Inferno Glow Acropora

Acropora tenuis (Metallic Orange Colony)

🔹 Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate to Advanced

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Colour Form: Brilliant metallic orange branches that shimmer under actinic or blue-dominant lighting. The metallic sheen adds depth and a glowing ultra effect, making this colony a striking centerpiece.

• Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026

• Family: Acroporidae

• Lighting: Moderate to high (to enhance metallic sheen and ultra coloration)

• Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids

• Water Flow: Moderate — ensures full polyp extension and healthy growth

• Placement: Mid to upper reef levels

🧬 Overview

The Inferno Glow Acropora is an ultra morph prized for its vivid metallic orange coloration. Each branch reflects light, creating a shimmering, fiery effect. Its compact yet elegant branching structure allows full polyp extension, adding movement and life to the colony.

Perfect for hobbyists seeking a vibrant, attention-grabbing ultra centerpiece that stands out in any reef tank.

🍽️ Feeding & Care

Although photosynthetic, this Acropora benefits from 1–2 weekly supplemental feedings of fine particulate foods, phytoplankton, or amino acid blends. Feeding enhances metallic sheen, encourages fuller polyp extension, and promotes steady growth. Maintaining stable water parameters is essential for long-term health and ultra coloration.

📈 Optimal Parameters

• Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12

• Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm

• Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm

• Nitrate (NO₃): 0–10 ppm

• Phosphate (PO₄): 0–0.05 ppm

📍 Placement

Place in moderate to high lighting with gentle, steady water flow. Leave enough space for polyp expansion and avoid aggressive neighbours. Under blue-dominant or actinic lighting, the metallic orange branches shimmer and fluoresce, producing a dazzling ultra effect.