ASD Mintcicle Tenuis

About this coral

ASD Mintcicle Tenuis is an SPS coral from the Acropora group, sold for reef aquariums as a small piece of fast-growing, branching coral. In practice, it’s used to build high-light, high-flow reef aquascapes and add new rigid coral growth when kept in stable saltwater conditions. As with many named “color morph” labels, the exact variety traits may vary, so focus on providing the general requirements typical for Acropora.

Features:

• Requires strong aquarium lighting suitable for SPS corals
• Benefits from high, turbulent water flow to keep the tissue clean and supplied with nutrients
• Does best in mature, stable saltwater systems where key parameters do not swing
• Usually performs best when placed securely on live rock in an area with consistent flow and light
• SPS aquascaping payoff: rigid branching growth can help create structure over time

Specifications:

• Coral group: Acropora (SPS coral)
• Care level (general guidance): Intermediate to advanced; requires stability
• Lighting: Strong lighting for SPS
• Water flow: High, turbulent flow
• Placement: On live rock, where light and flow are consistent
• Temperature (general guidance): About 24–26°C (75–79°F)
• Salinity (general guidance): Reef-range, about 1.025–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): About 8–9 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): About 1250–1350 ppm