TSA Bo Katan Acropora XL Frag Coral
$224.99
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$224.99
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$249.99
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TSA Bo Katan Acropora XL Frag Coral
$224.99
Sale price
$224.99
Regular price
$249.99
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Grow your corals with:
Care Level
Difficult
Lighting
High
Flow
High, turbulent
Placement
High
Temperament
Peaceful (3–6 inches spacing)
Feeding
photosynthetic (primary), phytoplankton, zooplankton, rotifers, copepod nauplii, microplankton, oyster eggs, reef-specific powdered foods (e.g., Reef-Roids), dissolved amino acids
TSA Bo Katan Acropora XL Frag Coral FAQ's
Why does my Bo Katan Acropora Coral fade or brown despite high PAR?
Acropora tenuis colors are spectrum- and nutrient-sensitive. Strong blue-violet (420–460 nm) brings fluorescence, but overly white-heavy light can wash pigments. If nutrients sit at near-zero nitrate/phosphate, it may pale; if they’re high, it may brown. Aim for low-but-detectable nutrients, stable alkalinity (8–9 dKH), and turbulent flow. Diffuse lighting helps avoid hotspots and tip burn while keeping saturation.
How can I prevent base recession on my Acropora tenuis colonies?
Base recession often stems from shading, detritus accumulation, or unseen pests. Keep vigorous cross-flow so detritus doesn’t settle under the corymb. Periodically rotate or trim neighboring branches to reduce self-shading. Inspect at night for Acropora-eating flatworms; look for oval bite marks and eggs on skeleton. Use a turkey baster to blast the base weekly and maintain stable parameters to avoid stress-triggered STN.
My tenuis shows “burnt tips” while the base looks fine. What’s causing this?
Tip necrosis usually reflects a mismatch: high alkalinity and intense light with ultra-low nutrients. Rapid calcification outpaces tissue growth. Bring alkalinity to a steady 8–9 dKH, raise nutrients to modest levels (e.g., nitrate 2–10 ppm, phosphate 0.03–0.08 ppm), and add light diffusion or slightly reduce peak intensity. Avoid abrupt changes; adjust over several days to stabilize calcification and tissue.
Are there feeding strategies that meaningfully benefit Acropora tenuis without fueling algae?
Focus on water column health rather than heavy broadcast food. Maintain modest nutrients, then supplement 1–2x weekly with fine particulate foods after lights out when polyps extend. Dose amino acids sparingly and observe polyp response; discontinue if film algae rises. Strong, pulsed flow helps capture and clear particulates, improving tissue thickness and color without driving nuisance growth.
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WYSIWYG – you will receive the exact piece shown. Eggcrate is half inch. If second image is present it's of the mother colony.
WYSIWYG – you will receive the exact piece shown. Eggcrate is half inch.
SKU: 08xRD8_K6.080526
