š„š Flaming Sunrise Speciosa Acropora
Acropora speciosaĀ ā Red, Orange & Yellow Radiant Collector Morph
š¹ Quick Stats
Care Level:Ā Advanced
Temperament:Ā Peaceful
Colour Form:Ā A jaw-droppingĀ fusion of fiery red, molten orange, and golden-yellow tones, blended across broad plating ridges that glow like a living sunrise. Under actinic lighting, the coral radiates deep crimson bases with amber highlights and glowing yellow edges ā an unmistakable high-energy showpiece for any SPS reef.
Water Conditions:Ā 24ā27 Ā°C, dKH 8ā11, pH 8.0ā8.4, sg 1.024ā1.026
Family:Ā Acroporidae
Lighting:Ā High ā enhances the full spectrum of warm pigmentation
Water Flow:Ā Moderate to strong, multidirectional
Placement:Ā Mid to upper reef zones
š§¬ Overview
TheĀ Flaming Sunrise Speciosa AcroporaĀ is aĀ collectorās dream morph, combining the structural grace ofĀ A. speciosaĀ with the explosive warmth of red and gold pigmentation. Its wide, ruffled plating growth pattern captures and reflects light like molten glass, shifting hue and tone with every viewing angle.
A rare morph even amongĀ Speciosa, this coral embodies vibrancy and motion ā a living sunrise that anchors the visual heart of any SPS-dominated system.
š½ļø Care & Feeding
Entirely photosynthetic, though coloration and tissue density improve withĀ trace element dosingĀ (iron, potassium, iodine) andĀ occasional coral food supplementationĀ (Reef Roids or Coral Vitaliser).
MaintainĀ ultra-stable water chemistryĀ andĀ moderate nutrient levelsĀ to preserve red and orange pigments, which are highly sensitive to instability.
š Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8ā11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420ā460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250ā1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NOā) | 2ā10 ppm |
| Phosphate (POā) | 0.01ā0.05 ppm |
š Placement
Position inĀ mid-to-upper reef zonesĀ withĀ strong, diffuse flowĀ andĀ high-intensity lightingĀ to reveal the full spectrum of fiery colours. Provide open space around the coral to prevent shading as it expands horizontally in its signature plate formation.
š„š Flaming Sunrise Speciosa Acropora
A living flame beneath the waves ā radiant reds, molten golds, and glowing light captured in coral form. A true masterpiece for elite SPS collectors.