🌟 Golden Halo Acropora

Acropora sushasanoi (Ultra Yellow Colony)

🔹 Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate to Advanced

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Colour Form: Intense, glowing yellow throughout the colony, with each branch radiating a luminous halo effect under actinic or blue-dominant lighting. The ultra yellow pigment is vibrant, making this coral a show-stopping centerpiece.

• Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026

• Family: Acroporidae

• Lighting: Moderate to high (to maintain ultra coloration)

• Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids

• Water Flow: Moderate — enough for full polyp extension without damaging tissue

• Placement: Upper to mid reef levels for best light exposure

🧬 Overview

The Golden Halo Acropora is an ultra morph of Acropora sushasanoi prized for its radiant yellow coloration. Each branch glows vividly, giving the appearance of a halo surrounding the colony. Its compact yet dynamic growth structure allows for excellent polyp extension and maximum fluorescence, making it a true centerpiece in any reef tank.

This ultra yellow morph is highly sought after by collectors and reef enthusiasts looking to add a bold, vibrant focal point to their aquascape.

🍽️ Feeding & Care

Though photosynthetic, this Acropora benefits from targeted feeding 1–2 times per week. Offer fine particulate foods, phytoplankton, or amino acid blends to enhance growth, maintain bright yellow pigmentation, and promote polyp expansion. Stable water parameters are essential for long-term health and ultra coloration.

📈 Optimal Parameters

• Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12

• Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm

• Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm

• Nitrate (NO₃): 0–10 ppm

• Phosphate (PO₄): 0–0.05 ppm

📍 Placement

Place in moderate to high light with gentle, steady water flow. Allow room for polyp extension and avoid placing near aggressive corals. Under blue or actinic lighting, the yellow fluorescence intensifies, giving the colony a radiant halo effect that draws the eye immediately.