ππ©Ά Fusion Tenuis Acropora
Acropora tenuis β Yellow with Grey Stripes Morph
πΉ Quick Stats
Care Level: Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: A rare and sophisticated fusion morph featuring a golden-yellow base delicately streaked with metallic grey to silver bands along its branches. The contrast gives the coral a refined, almost industrial glow β radiant yet subtle under actinic lighting, where the stripes shimmer like brushed steel over liquid gold.
Water Conditions: 24β27 Β°C, dKH 8β11, pH 8.0β8.4, sg 1.024β1.026
Family: Acroporidae
Lighting: High (strong PAR for full fluorescence)
Water Flow: Strong, multidirectional
Placement: Upper reef zones
𧬠Overview
The Fusion Tenuis Acropora is an exceptional collector morph that merges warm golden pigment with cool silver-grey patterning, producing a balanced yet dramatic two-tone aesthetic.
Its structured branching form and metallic sheen make it a centrepiece among high-end SPS collections. Under blue light, the coralβs base emits a gentle neon glow, while the grey striping reveals a unique layered depth rarely seen in Acropora tenuis species.
Perfect for reefers seeking elegance over excess β a coral thatβs both understated and unforgettable.
π½οΈ Care & Feeding
Entirely photosynthetic but benefits from amino acid and trace element supplementation to sustain its metallic tones and maintain polyp extension.
Feed once weekly with fine particulate coral foods such as Reef Roids, and maintain stable parameters to preserve the delicate pigmentation balance between yellow and grey.
π Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8β11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420β460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250β1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NOβ) | 2β10 ppm |
| Phosphate (POβ) | 0.01β0.05 ppm |
π Placement
Place in upper reef areas with high light and variable flow to enhance colour separation and ensure even branch development. Avoid shading or low-flow spots that can dull the metallic contrast.
ππ©Ά Fusion Tenuis Acropora
A rare metallic masterpiece β where molten gold meets brushed silver, creating a coral of perfect balance and refined brilliance.