💚🌿 Emerald Glow Tenuis Acropora
Acropora tenuis – Vibrant Green Branching Frag
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: A vivid emerald-green Acropora tenuis displaying luminous neon tissue and subtle contrasting polyps. Under blue or actinic lighting, the coral radiates a glowing green sheen, creating a natural and energetic focal point in any SPS collection.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Acroporidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Water Flow: Strong and multidirectional
Placement: Upper to mid reef zones
🧬 Overview
The Emerald Glow Tenuis Acropora is a timeless reef classic — a coral that embodies vitality and balance. Its branches are densely packed with polyps that shimmer under actinic light, while the smooth green tissue adds depth and harmony to your aquascape.
This coral is known for its adaptability, strong growth, and consistent fluorescent glow, making it ideal for both collectors and advanced SPS enthusiasts.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Fully photosynthetic and thrives in stable, nutrient-controlled systems.
Enhance growth and fluorescence with trace element supplementation (potassium, iron, and iodine) and weekly feedings of micro-particulate foods like Reef Roids or Coral Dust.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8–11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 2–10 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.01–0.05 ppm |
📍 Placement
Mount in well-lit, upper reef zones with turbulent, multidirectional flow to maintain even polyp extension and prevent shading. Allow space for upward and outward branch development.
💚🌿 Emerald Glow Tenuis Acropora
Pure reef energy — a glowing green jewel that brings life, balance, and natural beauty to every SPS tank.