⚡ Pikachu Acropora

Acropora sp. (Yellow Colony)

🔹 Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate to Advanced

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Colour Form: Bright, vibrant yellow branches reminiscent of Pikachu’s iconic color. Under actinic or blue-dominant lighting, the yellow fluoresces vividly, creating a cheerful and ultra eye-catching display.

• 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 maintain ultra yellow coloration)

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

• Water Flow: Moderate — ensures healthy polyp extension

• Placement: Mid to upper reef levels for optimal light exposure

🧬 Overview

The Pikachu Acropora is a fun and vibrant ultra morph prized for its bright yellow coloration. Its branching structure allows full polyp extension, and under actinic lighting, the fluorescence creates a playful, energetic presence in any reef tank.

Ideal for hobbyists looking for a unique, cheerful centerpiece that stands out among other SPS corals.

🍽️ Feeding & Care

Although photosynthetic, this Acropora benefits from 1–2 weekly supplemental feedings of fine particulate foods, phytoplankton, or coral-specific amino acid blends. Feeding supports brighter fluorescence, fuller polyp extension, and healthy growth. Maintaining stable water parameters is crucial for long-term health and color retention.

📈 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 steady, moderate water flow. Ensure enough space for polyp expansion and avoid aggressive neighbours. Under blue-dominant lighting, the yellow fluoresces brightly, creating a dynamic ultra display.