{"product_id":"acropora-microclados-strawberry-shortcake-red-green-fine-corallites-australian-wild-colony-cut-to-order","title":"Acropora microclados “Strawberry Shortcake Red \u0026 Green” – Fine Corallites – Australian Wild Colony – Cut to Order","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍓💚🔴🪸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora microclados “Strawberry Shortcake Red \u0026amp; Green” – Fine Corallites – Australian Wild Colony – Cut to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Australian Strawberry Shortcake Acropora – Red \u0026amp; Green SPS 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 A spectacular Australian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora microclados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying the iconic Strawberry Shortcake combination of vibrant red to strawberry-pink pigmentation and contrasting green tones. Its delicate branches feature exceptionally fine, closely spaced corallites, creating a refined and intricate appearance. The beautiful contrast between the reddish branch tips and green base produces a stunning display under balanced reef lighting, while actinic illumination enhances the fluorescent green highlights and rich pink-red pigmentation.\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 microclados “Strawberry Shortcake Red \u0026amp; Green”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional wild-collected Australian SPS coral, admired for its iconic combination of strawberry-red pigmentation and vibrant green coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular specimen stands out for its delicate, finely structured corallites, giving the branches an elegant and intricate appearance compared with more robust Acropora growth forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful contrast between its green base and reddish-pink growth tips creates the characteristic Strawberry Shortcake appearance, making it one of the most desirable colour combinations among premium Australian Acropora.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the colony matures, its compact branching structure develops into a spectacular display of fine skeletal detail, vibrant pigmentation and natural reef architecture.\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 beautiful specimen.\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 Strawberry Shortcake red and green colour combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Premium wild-collected Australian Acropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Exceptionally fine and delicate corallite structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Beautiful strawberry-red to pink growth tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Contrasting vibrant green base and fluorescent highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Elegant, compact branching growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Highly desirable 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 microclados\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\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 delicate branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent alkalinity, calcium and magnesium concentrations, avoiding sudden fluctuations that may compromise coral health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually acclimate new frags to higher lighting intensity, 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 and overall coral vitality.\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 strawberry-red growth tips, vibrant green pigmentation and a refined branching structure with exceptionally fine corallites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final intensity and distribution of its red and green coloration 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 Strawberry Shortcake Acropora microclados is an extraordinary wild-collected SPS coral combining vibrant green pigmentation, beautiful strawberry-red highlights and exceptionally fine corallite structures. 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