Jake Adams Immortal Tort Acropora Tortuosa Frag

Name: Jake Adams Immortal Tort Acropora Coral
Brand: TSA Coral
SKU: CTOximmortaltort
Price: 99.99 USD
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Jake Adams Immortal Tort Acropora Coral

Acropora SPS

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Grow your Jake Adams Immortal with:

Care Level: Shop live corals by care level: Moderate–Difficult
Flow: Shop live corals by flow: High
Lighting: Shop live corals by lighting: High
Placement: Shop live corals by placement: High
Growth Rate: Shop live corals by growth rate: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive(3–4 inches spacing)
Feeding: Photosynthetic(primary), microplankton, rotifers, copepod nauplii, coral-specific powdered foods, amino acid supplements, marine snow

Photo is of mother colony. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.

Aquacultured Acropora Coral

Acropora corals are the centerpiece of many advanced reef aquariums, and few SPS corals match their range of color, texture, and growth form. Our Acropora for sale spans popular species such as millepora Acropora (Acropora millepora, or "millies"), Acropora tenuis, staghorn Acropora (Acropora formosa), Acropora tortuosa (torts), Acropora valida, and Acropora lokani. We farm and propagate Acropora from mother colonies in our Florida aquaculture facility, where frags grow out under captive reef conditions before they ship.

Acro corals reward stable, well-maintained systems with fast branching growth and some of the most vivid coloration in the hobby. They are best suited to reefers who test regularly and can keep parameters consistent.

Acropora Care at a Glance

Parameter	Recommended Range
Care level	Advanced
Lighting	High, 200+ PAR
Water flow	Strong and variable
Temperature	75–80°F
Salinity	1.025–1.026
pH	8.1–8.4
Calcium	420–440 ppm
Alkalinity	8–9.5 dKH
Magnesium	1300–1450 ppm
Nitrate	<10 ppm
Phosphate	<0.10 ppm
Origin	Indo-Pacific; aquacultured by Top Shelf Aquatics

Water Chemistry for Acropora

Acropora are highly sensitive to parameter swings, so stability matters as much as the numbers themselves. Calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium drive skeletal growth, and a healthy pH helps the coral absorb the calcium it needs to build new branches. Test often and dose to hold levels steady rather than chasing large corrections.

Lighting Your Acropora

In the wild, Acropora grow near reef crests and upper slopes across Fiji, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef, where light is intense. In the aquarium, aim for 200+ PAR from high-output LEDs, T5 fluorescents, or metal halides. We grow our colonies under a combination of EcoTech Marine Radions and metal halides.

Spectrum shapes the result:

More white light (10K–14K): faster growth, but less vivid coloration
Deeper blue light (18K–20K): stronger coloration, but slower growth

Increase intensity gradually so a new frag can adjust without bleaching.

Water Flow

Strong, randomized flow mimics the high-energy reef crest, delivering nutrients and carrying waste away from the coral's tissue. We use EcoTech Marine MP pumps, Reef Octopus OCTO Pulse, and Sicce XStream wavemakers to keep flow varied across every colony. As a branching colony grows, it changes how water moves through your tank, so audit and adjust flow patterns over time.

What We Feed Our Acropora

Acropora get most of their energy from photosynthesis through their symbiotic zooxanthellae, but supplemental feeding improves growth and color. We feed our exclusive Royal Flush phytoplankton blend (Tisochrysis, Rhodomonas, and Tetraselmis), along with Benepets, Reef Roids, and amino acids. For best results, target-feed with a turkey baster and turn off circulation and return pumps for about 10–15 minutes so the coral can absorb nutrients. Maintaining trace elements such as iron and iodine also supports vibrant pigmentation.

Coloration and Settling In

Acropora color depends on lighting spectrum, nutrition, and water stability. It is normal for a new frag to show little visible growth for the first 3–6 months while it settles into your system, so patience and consistency pay off.

Common Acropora Challenges

Rapid tissue necrosis (RTN): usually triggered by stress or unstable parameters; pristine, stable water is the best prevention
Bleaching: caused by sudden changes in light or temperature; acclimate gradually and keep temperature consistent
Parameter fluctuations: regular testing and dosing keep calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium in balance
Growth interference: prune and reposition colonies to limit competition for space and flow

How We Farm Our Acropora Frags

Our team of marine biologists monitors water parameters across more than 30,000 gallons of farmable water volume. We select robust mother colonies, frag them carefully, and mount each frag on a plug with reef-safe glue or epoxy. Frags then grow out in dedicated systems with high-intensity lighting and advanced flow before they ship.

How to Acclimate an Acropora Frag

Temperature: float the bag in your aquarium for 15–20 minutes to equalize temperature.
Drip acclimation: gradually introduce your tank water to the coral.
Lighting: increase light intensity gradually over 2–3 weeks to avoid bleaching.
Placement: mount the frag securely in an area with strong water flow.

Why does my Jake Adams Immortal Tort shift from electric blue to teal or brown, even with strong lighting?

This coral’s pigments respond to spectrum, nutrients, and stability. Prioritize high PAR (300–450) with strong violet/UV channels and moderate blues; minimize excess white. Keep nitrate 5–15 ppm and phosphate 0.03–0.08 ppm—too lean pales it, too rich dulls it. Avoid rapid alkalinity moves; maintain 8–9 dKH stable. Slightly higher iron can help blues, but dose conservatively and test.

How can I keep the classic tortuosa spiral branching without the colony shading itself out?

Provide cross-flow that alternates direction to encourage even axial growth; avoid a single laminar blast. Mount the base vertically with room for outward branching, leaving 3–4 inches to neighbors. Periodically trim inner, downward-facing branches to open light channels. Raise PAR gradually as the colony densifies to counter self-shading, and rotate the frag/colony 90° every few weeks during early growth.

My polyp extension is minimal by day but great at night—should I feed it more?

Daytime retraction is common with high flow and bright light. Focus on stable parameters and strong, chaotic flow. Occasional broadcast feeding of fine particulate foods and amino acids after lights dim can improve tissue fullness, but don’t overfeed. Measure nutrients weekly to avoid spikes. If extension suddenly declines both day and night, check for pests (AEFW, red bugs) and verify flow paths.

What’s a reliable approach when this coral shows early STN from the base?

First, halt swings: verify temp, salinity, and alkalinity. Increase turbulent flow around the affected area and gently baste detritus from the base. Trim 3–5 mm into healthy tissue and remount frags on clean plugs to preserve the lineage. Consider a broad-spectrum coral dip to rule out pests, improve gas exchange, and run fresh carbon. Avoid large water chemistry corrections; dose in small steps.