{"product_id":"rf-afterparty-acro","title":"RF Afterparty 3cm Frag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcropora is one of the most diverse and popular groups of SPS corals in the marine aquarium hobby, prized for its intricate branching, tabling, plating, and encrusting growth forms. Depending on the species and morph, colonies can display spectacular combinations of blue, purple, green, yellow, pink, red, orange, and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder strong reef lighting, many Acropora develop intense fluorescent colors and contrasting growth tips. With excellent water quality, strong flow, and stable parameters, they can form impressive mature colonies that provide exceptional structure and movement within an SPS reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAR: 250–450\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide strong, consistent lighting with gradual acclimation when introducing new specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement (Aquarium Zone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle to upper reef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace on stable rockwork with excellent light exposure and turbulent flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow plenty of space for future growth and maintain separation from aggressive neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24–27°C (75–81°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7–9 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain alkalinity as consistently as possible. Sudden fluctuations can cause stress and tissue loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e420–450 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1280–1380 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, turbulent, indirect flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcropora thrives with dynamic flow that continuously exchanges water around the colony and prevents detritus from accumulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid a strong, narrow stream aimed directly at the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily Photosynthetic + Supplemental Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcropora obtains much of its energy from its symbiotic zooxanthellae but can also utilize small suspended food particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplemental foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhytoplankton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZooplankton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine particulate coral foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine microplankton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef plankton preparations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino acid supplements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size (up to)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 15–30+ cm (6–12+ inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize and growth form vary significantly between species and individual morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth depends heavily on lighting, flow, nutrition, alkalinity stability, and overall aquarium maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reeflections","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":50258722488577,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6af10f5e-408f-4c6b-8271-23c0dbe83f44.jpg?v=1788207929","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/rf-afterparty-acro","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}