💚💜🪸 Acropora sp. “Purple Tip Green” – Frag
Frag Specimen – Classic Green Base with Violet Tips SPS
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful (requires spacing from neighbouring SPS)
Colour Form: This Acropora displays a vibrant green base contrasted by distinct purple to violet growth tips. Under actinic lighting, the green tissue glows with strong fluorescence while the tips deepen into electric violet hues. Under balanced white lighting, the coral reveals rich emerald tones with clearly defined purple tips, creating a clean and classic SPS colour contrast.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Acroporidae
Lighting: High (PAR 250–400)
Water Flow: High, turbulent flow
Placement: Upper reef
Type: Frag
🧬 Overview
The “Purple Tip Green” Acropora is a timeless SPS combination, prized for its strong contrast and reliable coloration. Its bright green base provides a vivid foundation, while the purple growth tips highlight active growth zones and add depth to the overall structure.
This coral develops a branching form that enhances reef architecture, making it both a structural and visual addition to SPS systems. Under blue lighting, the fluorescence intensifies, giving the coral a vibrant glow, while under daylight it maintains a crisp and defined look.
A great choice for both collectors and reef builders, offering a balance between colour impact and growth potential.
🧾 Frag Note
You will receive a healthy frag similar to the photo, selected for colour contrast and growth potential.
Selected for:
• Bright fluorescent green base
• Strong purple/violet tip contrast
• Classic and reliable SPS colour morph
• Structured branching growth
• Excellent reef-building potential
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Acropora rely primarily on photosynthesis but benefit from stable nutrients.
Recommended support:
• Stable nitrate and phosphate levels
• Amino acids and trace element supplementation
• Occasional broadcast feeding of fine plankton
📈 Optimal Parameters
Parameter | Ideal Range
Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5
Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO₃) | 2–10 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Place in the upper reef with strong lighting and high, turbulent flow. Ensure stability to maintain colour contrast and tip development.
💚💜 Acropora “Purple Tip Green” – Frag
A true SPS classic — glowing green energy crowned with violet tips, delivering contrast, structure and timeless reef appeal.