{"product_id":"acropora-sp-australian-pikachu-iconic-colony-type-wild-colony-cut-to-order","title":"Acropora sp. “Australian Pikachu” – Iconic Colony Type – Wild Colony – Cut to Order","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚡💛🪸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora sp. “Australian Pikachu” – Iconic Colony Type – Wild Colony – Cut to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Premium Australian Pikachu Acropora – Iconic Yellow SPS Collector's Coral\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 An exceptional Australian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying the iconic Pikachu colour pattern, characterised by brilliant yellow to golden-yellow pigmentation with contrasting warm orange to reddish highlights. Its vibrant yellow branches, delicate corallites and distinctive growth structure create a spectacular appearance reminiscent of the famous Pikachu colour morph. Under actinic lighting, the yellow pigmentation becomes especially luminous, while balanced white lighting reveals rich golden tones and subtle colour variations throughout the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia – Wild Collected\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 250–400)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 sp. “Australian Pikachu”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary wild-collected Australian SPS coral, admired for its iconic yellow coloration and distinctive colony appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognised among reef enthusiasts for its brilliant golden-yellow pigmentation and characteristic branching structure, the Pikachu Acropora is one of the most visually striking yellow colour forms in premium SPS collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular Australian specimen represents the classic Pikachu colony type, combining vibrant yellow branches with warm contrasting highlights and beautifully defined corallites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts intense coloration and elegant growth habit make it a spectacular centrepiece for established SPS reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach frag is prepared directly from the selected Australian wild mother colony, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire a piece of this exceptional coral.\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✔ Iconic Australian Pikachu colour form and colony type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Brilliant yellow to golden-yellow pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Beautiful warm orange and reddish highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Premium wild-collected Australian Acropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Distinctive branching architecture and defined corallites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Exceptional visual impact under reef LED lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Highly desirable yellow SPS collector's coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Cut to Order – Frag prepared from the mother colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Mother colony shown in photos – frag size and shape may vary\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals thrive 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\u003eAs this specimen originates from a wild-collected Australian colony, careful acclimation is particularly important to minimise stress and encourage successful adaptation to aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide strong, indirect turbulent flow to maintain healthy tissue and prevent detritus accumulation between the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent alkalinity, calcium and magnesium levels, avoiding sudden fluctuations that may compromise coral health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually acclimate new frags to stronger lighting, particularly when transferring them between aquariums with different LED lighting systems.\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 tissue health and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced nitrate and phosphate concentrations are important for maintaining healthy pigmentation. Excessively nutrient-poor conditions or sudden changes in lighting may negatively affect its distinctive yellow coloration.\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. Dispatch will be arranged once the frag demonstrates suitable tissue condition and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–26 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.5–8.5 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeally positioned in the middle to upper sections of the reef aquarium, where it receives moderate to high lighting and strong, multidirectional water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow sufficient space for future branching growth and avoid direct contact with neighbouring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder stable aquarium conditions, this Acropora can develop beautiful golden-yellow pigmentation, attractive polyp extension and its characteristic branching structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final intensity of its yellow coloration and contrasting highlights may vary depending on lighting spectrum, nutrient availability, acclimation and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut to Order Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coral is sold as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut to Order frag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prepared directly from the Australian wild mother colony displayed in the product photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs represent the mother colony and its colour characteristics. 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 Australian Pikachu Acropora is a spectacular wild-collected SPS coral featuring iconic golden-yellow pigmentation, distinctive branching architecture and exceptional collector appeal. 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