Blue Mammoth Tenuis

About this coral

Blue Mammoth Tenuis is an SPS (small polyp stony) coral typically sold under the “tenuis” Acropora name. As an Acropora-type SPS, it’s used for reef aquariums where you want fast, branching or plating growth forms and strong dependence on stable water conditions. In practice, this coral is best for experienced reef setups that can maintain consistent chemistry and provide intense light and strong, well-distributed flow to support polyp activity and overall health.

Features:

• SPS Acropora-type coral valued for its reef display form and photosynthetic growth
• Requires strong lighting to support the symbiotic algae that fuel energy needs
• Benefits from high, turbulent flow to help keep tissue clear and deliver nutrients throughout the colony
• Does best in established systems with stable parameters rather than frequent swings
• Best placed in the upper-to-mid aquarium zones where light is strongest
• Reef-safe in the sense that SPS generally aren’t predatory, but they can be sensitive to poor water quality
• Generally relies on light and waterborne particulates rather than direct feeding
• Improves the look of mixed reef scapes focused on SPS branches and clean aquascaping

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Advanced (SPS/Acropora-type; sensitive to parameter swings)
• Lighting: Strong lighting (SPS-appropriate intensity)
• Water flow: High flow with strong, turbulent circulation
• Placement: Upper-to-mid tank where light is strongest
• Temperature: ~24–27°C (typical reef range for SPS)
• Salinity: ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 (typical reef range)
• Alkalinity: ~7–9 dKH (typical for many SPS systems)
• Calcium: ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: ~1250–1350 ppm