Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate to High
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Golden Orange with Rounded Tips
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Acroporidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Moderate to High
Placement: Middle to Top
Optimal Parameters:
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-5 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.03 ppm
Overview
Introducing the Golden Radiance Acropora, a captivating coral specimen that gleams with shades of golden orange, highlighted by its distinctive rounded branch tips. This Acropora brings a touch of elegance and sophistication to any reef aquarium, with its warm and radiant hues creating a mesmerizing focal point.
Native to the vibrant reef zones of the Indo-Pacific, the Golden Radiance Acropora thrives under moderate to high lighting and requires steady, moderate to high water flow to maintain its health and dynamic coloration. Its unique rounded branch tips and peaceful nature make it an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add diversity and texture to their coral collection.
Primarily photosynthetic, the Golden Radiance Acropora sustains itself through its symbiotic zooxanthellae, but it also benefits from supplemental feedings of planktonic foods or coral-specific nutrients. These feedings support growth and intensify its golden hues, especially in low-nutrient reef systems.
To maximize its vibrancy and growth, maintain stable water parameters with sufficient levels of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity. Keeping nitrate and phosphate levels low will help prevent algae interference, allowing this coral’s luminous orange and golden tones to shine through.
Mounted on a ceramic plug for easy positioning, the Golden Radiance Acropora is ideal for experienced aquarists aiming to showcase a dazzling and vibrant coral centerpiece in their reef. Approximate purchase size: 2 to 5 cm.