❤️🔥 Red Planet Acropora
Acropora sp. – Scarlet Body with Emerald Base (WYSIWYG Frag)
Please note: This is a WYSIWYG frag — you will receive the exact piece shown.
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: A classic and highly sought-after Red Planet morph featuring a glowing scarlet-red upper body layered over a bright emerald-green base. Under daylight, the frag shows a deep cherry-red tone transitioning into vivid green lower branches; under actinic or blue spectrum, the red intensifies into hot neon while the green base becomes a bright, radiant lime glow. Fine polyps highlight the contrast, giving the frag a clean, high-definition look.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 8–9, pH 8.1–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Acroporidae
Lighting: High (PAR 300–450 for full red development)
Water Flow: Strong, alternating
Placement: Upper rockwork
🧬 Overview
The Red Planet Acropora is one of the most iconic SPS morphs ever cultivated — famous for its intense red top layer contrasted against a glowing, colourful base. Its growth form is open, layered, and fast-developing, making it a standout as it plates and branches with time. This frag delivers dramatic colour separation and excellent fluorescence under both white and blue lighting.
An absolute must-have for SPS collectors who love bold contrast and fast-growing showpieces.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Fully photosynthetic, but red saturation improves with stable nutrients and consistent flow. Occasional micro-feeding (Reef Roids, Coral Dust, Phytoplankton) can enhance growth and polish the red pigments. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, and trace elements — especially potassium and iron — to preserve its scarlet intensity.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 430–460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 2–10 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.02–0.08 ppm |
📍 Placement
Place the frag high in the rockwork with strong, alternating flow. Adequate PAR is essential for achieving the bright red top layer while keeping the green base active and glowing.
❤️🔥 Red Planet Acropora
Iconic, bold, and endlessly vibrant — a legendary SPS frag combining scarlet tops and emerald foundations for maximum visual impact.