{"product_id":"acropora-valida-tricolour-cut-to-order-frag","title":"Acropora valida “Tricolour” – Cut-to-Order Frag","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e💜💚🩵🪸 Acropora valida “Tricolour” – Cut-to-Order Frag\u003cbr data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eCTO Specimen – Classic Tricolour SPS Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e🔹 Quick Stats\u003cbr data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eCare Level: Moderate to Advanced\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eColour Form: Classic tricolour combination featuring cream to green branches, vivid purple growth tips and contrasting brightly coloured polyps ranging from neon green to electric blue depending on lighting conditions. Under actinic lighting, the tips and polyps fluoresce intensely while balanced white lighting reveals the coral’s pastel body tones and strong colour separation.\u003cbr data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eWater Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026\u003cbr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eFamily: Acroporidae\u003cbr data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eLighting: Moderate to High (PAR 200–400)\u003cbr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eWater Flow: Strong, random and turbulent\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003ePlacement: Mid to Upper reef\u003cbr data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eType: Cut-to-Order Frag (CTO)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e🧬 Overview\u003cbr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eThe Acropora valida “Tricolour” is one of the most iconic and recognisable SPS corals in the reef hobby. Loved for its strong colour contrast and elegant branching structure, this coral combines multiple vibrant tones within a single colony, creating a classic high-end reef aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eAs the coral matures, it develops compact branching growth with striking purple axial tips, lighter branch bodies and highly fluorescent polyps that sway gently in turbulent flow. Its balanced coloration makes it an excellent centrepiece coral while also blending beautifully into mixed SPS systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eThe Tricolour Valida is often appreciated not only for its beauty, but also for its comparatively forgiving nature among Acropora species, making it a favourite choice for reef keepers progressing into more advanced SPS aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eUnder stable nutrient conditions and strong lighting, the coral develops richer contrast, brighter tip coloration and dense daytime polyp extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e🧾 Cut-to-Order Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eThis coral is sold as a Cut-to-Order (CTO) frag from our established mother colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e• A healthy freshly cut frag\u003cbr data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e• Strong tricolour contrast and fluorescence\u003cbr data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e• Fully healed or healing encrusted base depending on production timing\u003cbr data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e• Similar colouration and structure to the reference colony shown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eSelected for:\u003cbr\u003e• Classic tricolour SPS appearance\u003cbr data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e• Vibrant purple growth tips\u003cbr data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e• Strong polyp extension\u003cbr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e• Excellent branching structure\u003cbr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e• Ideal balance of beauty and growth potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e🍽️ Care \u0026amp; Feeding\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003ePrimarily photosynthetic but benefits from stable nutrients and occasional SPS-targeted feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eRecommended:\u003cbr\u003e• Amino acid supplementation\u003cbr data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e• Fine particulate SPS foods\u003cbr data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e• Stable nitrate and phosphate levels\u003cbr data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e• Strong random flow and mature biological filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003e📈 Optimal Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003eParameter | Ideal Range\u003cbr data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eAlkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5\u003cbr data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eCalcium (Ca) | 400–450 ppm\u003cbr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003eMagnesium (Mg) | 1250–1400 ppm\u003cbr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eNitrate (NO₃) | 2–15 ppm\u003cbr data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003ePhosphate (PO₄) | 0.02–0.08 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e📍 Placement\u003cbr data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003ePlace in medium to high light areas with strong turbulent flow to encourage compact growth, intense coloration and healthy polyp extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3150\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e💜💚🩵 Acropora valida “Tricolour” – CTO\u003cbr data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eA timeless SPS classic — vibrant purple tips, glowing polyps and elegant branching structure for the perfect reef contrast piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"freakincorals.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504519733591,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1550\/8312\/files\/P4210809.jpg?v=1778323625","url":"https:\/\/freakincorals.com\/en-hr\/products\/acropora-valida-tricolour-cut-to-order-frag","provider":"freakincorals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}