Monsoon Cultured Iced Tenuis

About this coral

Monsoon Cultured Iced Tenuis is an aquacultured small polyp stony (SPS) coral sold under a shop name for a tenuis Acropora, the group commonly traded as Acropora tenuis. Tenuis corals are known for thin, closely spaced branches that grow into bushy to tabletop colonies. Like other Acropora, they need strong lighting, high flow and stable parameters. The care notes below are general guidance for tenuis Acropora, not documentation unique to this named morph. This coral suits experienced reef keepers with a mature, stable SPS system.

Features:

• Cultured tenuis Acropora, an SPS coral from the family Acroporidae.
• Grows thin, tightly spaced branches that can form bushy or tabletop colonies.
• Strong flow that is indirect, irregular and random helps keep the coral clean and brings it nutrients and essential elements.
• Best kept in a mature aquarium with stable parameters. Care references suggest a system at least one year old.
• Benefits from steady calcium supplementation, low nutrient levels and a stable pH.
• Can be mounted with gel glue or putty on an exposed rock or ledge where it gets good light and flow.

Specifications:

• Care level: Advanced (general tenuis guidance)
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Lighting: Moderate to high, about 300-400 PAR
• Water flow: Moderate to strong, turbulent and indirect
• Placement: Middle to top of the aquarium
• Temperature: 72-78°F, kept stable
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Salinity: 1.024-1.026 sg
• Alkalinity: 8-12 dKH
• Calcium: 350-450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1260-1350 ppm
• Nitrate / phosphate: About 1-5 ppm nitrate, phosphate near 0.01 ppm but not zero