Cotton Candy Acropora

About this coral

Cotton Candy Acropora is an SPS (small-polyp stony) coral in the genus Acropora, sold as a branching reef coral that’s valued for its delicate, lace-like growth form. In a reef aquarium, it’s typically used as a centerpiece SPS to add structure and movement from its branching tips under strong light and vigorous water flow. Because named “color morph” labels can reflect variety rather than a fully distinct species, this listing’s practical guidance is based on general Acropora (SPS) group care.

Features:

• Branching SPS growth that benefits from consistent, high-intensity reef lighting
• Prefers high, turbulent flow to keep surfaces clean and support polyp function
• Does best in a mature, well-established system where parameters are kept stable
• Sensitive to rapid changes, so acclimation and gradual adjustments are important
• Works well in rockwork where branches can extend without being shaded or constantly bumped
• A strong candidate for aquarists seeking classic Acropora form and SPS tank maintenance routines
• Best placed where light and flow are predictable for daily coverage

Specifications:

• Care level: Advanced (SPS/Acropora)
• Lighting: Strong reef lighting (SPS intensity)
• Water flow: High flow with good internal circulation/turbulence
• Placement: Securely on live rock/structures with branches exposed to strong light and unobstructed flow
• Temperature: ~24–26°C (75–79°F) typical reef range
• Salinity: ~1.025 specific gravity typical reef range
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 typical reef range
• Alkalinity (dKH): ~7–11 dKH typical SPS reef range
• Calcium: ~400–480 mg/L typical reef range
• Magnesium: ~1250–1350 mg/L typical reef range