Nuclear Tenuis Acropora

About this coral

Nuclear Tenuis Acropora is an SPS coral listed under that shop name, commonly referring to the Acropora tenuis group. It’s a branching, small-polyp stony coral kept for its intricate growth form and reef-style appearance. In practice, it’s a “placement-and-parameters” coral: once it’s acclimated, it typically does best when housed in a mature saltwater setup where strong lighting and turbulent circulation support steady tissue health.

Features:

• SPS-style husbandry: designed for reef tanks that prioritize stable, consistent water chemistry over frequent swings. ([leonardosreef.com](https://leonardosreef.com/acropora-care-guide/?utm_source=openai))
• Strong lighting is important for Acropora health; this group is generally described as needing bright, high-intensity light. ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• High, turbulent flow helps deliver food and oxygenated water without smothering the coral; aim for strong, multi-directional circulation rather than stagnant areas. ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/acropora-tenuis/?utm_source=openai))
• Placement matters: keep it in the upper rockwork area where it receives strong light and strong circulation. ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Supplemental minerals are commonly recommended for Acropora in captivity (calcium and related needs) to support skeletal growth. ([liveaquaria.com](https://www.liveaquaria.com/products/acropora-tenuis?utm_source=openai))
• SPS nutrition is largely supported by photosynthesis, with many guides noting that planktonic foods and trace-element supplementation can be beneficial. ([qualitymarine.com](https://www.qualitymarine.com/quality-marine/coral/corals-sps/acropora/a-tenuis-blueberry-66123/?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Scientific group: Acropora tenuis (Acropora group; exact morph traits not specified) ([getcoralidentifier.com](https://getcoralidentifier.com/corals-database/acropora-tenuis?utm_source=openai))
• Care level: Often described as difficult for SPS aquarists ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: 75–79°F (24–26°C) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• pH: 8.1–8.4 ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (dKH): 7.5–9 dKH ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: 420–460 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Nitrate (NO3): 2–10 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Phosphate (PO4): 0.03–0.08 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-goldilocks-gumdrop-acropora-coral?utm_source=openai))