Golden Eclipse Tenuis (Acropora tenuis – Australia)
Quick Stats
- Care Level: High
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Colour Form: Soft Yellow with Gradient Golden Hues and Pale Tips
- Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
- Family: Acroporidae
- Lighting: High
- Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
- Water Flow: Moderate to Strong
- Placement: Upper to Middle
Overview
The Golden Eclipse Tenuis is a delicate yet striking coral, exhibiting a fading yellow gradient that transitions from deep gold at the base to soft pastel hues at the tips. This Australian Acropora tenuis is highly prized for its unique colouration, which shifts subtly under different lighting conditions, giving it an ever-changing appearance. Its compact, rounded branches add depth and texture to any reefscape.
Care & Feeding
This species thrives under high-intensity lighting and benefits from moderate to strong water movement, which encourages proper nutrient absorption and polyp extension. Though primarily reliant on photosynthesis, it responds well to occasional feedings of amino-acid-enriched coral foods and fine planktonic sources, helping to enhance its golden tones.
Maintaining stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels is essential for promoting skeletal strength and sustaining its signature fade effect.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
To maximise its colour potential, place the Golden Eclipse Tenuis in the upper to middle area of your reef, ensuring it receives intense illumination. A balanced, dynamic water flow will enhance its natural polyp movement, creating a soft shimmering effect.
Bring the Golden Eclipse Tenuis into your aquarium and enjoy the gentle beauty of its fading golden hues, a perfect blend of subtlety and vibrance.