Golden Glaze Acropora

About this coral

Golden Glaze Acropora is an SPS coral (Acropora) commonly kept as a reef-tank centerpiece for its branching, fast-growing skeletal structure. In practice, Acropora is used to add classic “staghorn” look to aquascapes and is best reserved for aquarists who can maintain stable, reef-like water conditions and strong circulation. Group-level care guidance for Acropora is recommended because named color varieties may not have separate, universally documented care requirements.

Features:

• SPS coral that typically benefits from strong, intense aquarium lighting to support photosynthesis
• Thrives with high, turbulent water flow to help deliver nutrients and remove waste
• Generally requires stable water quality, because rapid parameter swings can stress Acropora
• Best placed where flow and light are consistent, often on the upper rockwork to reach target lighting
• Commonly kept in established reef systems where alkalinity and calcium can be maintained reliably
• Helps create a structured reef look as it expands its branching form over time
• Suitable for reef aquariums that can support the dosing/maintenance often used for SPS tanks

Specifications:

• Care level (group guidance): Advanced (SPS; generally sensitive to instability)
• Lighting (group guidance): Strong aquarium lighting appropriate for SPS
• Water flow (group guidance): High flow with turbulent circulation
• Placement (group guidance): Upper to mid aquascape to receive strong light and consistent flow
• Water temperature (typical reef range): About 72–78 °F (22–26 °C)
• Salinity (typical reef range): ~1.023–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (typical reef range): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (typical reef range): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (typical reef range): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (typical reef range): ~1250–1350 ppm