{"product_id":"acropora-horrida-purple-long-polyp-cut-to-order","title":"Acropora horrida “Purple Long Polyp” – Cut to Order","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💜🪸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora horrida “Purple Long Polyp” – Cut to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Purple SPS Coral – Exceptional Long Polyp Extension – Collector's Acropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive (may compete with neighbouring corals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A spectacular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora horrida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying rich purple to violet pigmentation with beautiful lavender and deep amethyst highlights. Its most distinctive feature is its exceptionally long, extended polyps, creating a remarkable fuzzy appearance that adds texture and natural movement to the colony. The contrast between the purple skeletal structure and delicate extended polyps produces an elegant three-dimensional effect. Under actinic lighting, the violet tones become particularly striking, while balanced white lighting reveals the depth and richness of its purple pigmentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acroporidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High (PAR 200–350)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Strong, random and turbulent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle to Upper rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut to Order – Prepared from the Mother Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora horrida “Purple Long Polyp”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional SPS coral admired for its beautiful purple coloration and remarkably elongated polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many Acropora species with relatively short or less visible polyps, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora horrida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly appreciated for its distinctive long polyp extension, creating a spectacular fuzzy appearance throughout the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rich violet and lavender pigmentation combines beautifully with the delicate movement of its extended polyps, giving the colony a unique sense of depth and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the coral matures, it develops an elegant branching structure with pronounced corallites and abundant polyp extension, making it a stunning addition to premium SPS collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach frag is prepared directly from the selected mother colony, allowing reef enthusiasts to acquire a piece of this beautiful and distinctive Acropora.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Beautiful deep purple, violet and lavender pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Exceptionally long and extended polyps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Spectacular fuzzy appearance with natural movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora horrida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e branching structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Beautiful colour contrast under reef LED lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Outstanding texture and visual depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Premium SPS coral for dedicated collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Cut to Order – Frag prepared from the mother colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora horrida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thrives in mature, stable reef aquariums with moderate to high lighting and strong, variable water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide turbulent, indirect water flow to encourage healthy polyp extension and maintain good circulation throughout the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessively concentrated direct currents, which may cause the long polyps to remain retracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent alkalinity, calcium and magnesium levels, avoiding sudden fluctuations that may stress delicate SPS tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually acclimate new frags to stronger lighting to preserve their rich purple pigmentation and prevent light stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough primarily photosynthetic, occasional feeding with fine particulate coral foods, amino acids and plankton-based nutrition may support healthy tissue development, polyp extension and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced nitrate and phosphate levels are important for maintaining vibrant coloration and overall coral health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As a Cut to Order coral, freshly prepared frags require an appropriate healing and recovery period before shipping. 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The frag supplied will be a portion of this colony, and its exact size, shape and branching structure may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly cut frags are allowed an appropriate recovery period before dispatch to help ensure safe transport and successful acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💜🪸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Purple Long Polyp Acropora horrida is a breathtaking SPS coral combining rich violet pigmentation, exceptionally elongated polyps and a spectacular fuzzy texture. 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