Pink Floyd Acropora

About this coral

Pink Floyd Acropora is an SPS coral (Acropora spp. group) commonly kept for its fast-branching, high-structure growth and colorful appearance under strong reef lighting. In an aquarium, it’s typically used as a centerpiece SPS specimen or to build visible coral structure in the mid to upper rockwork, where flow and light can reach effectively.

Features:

• SPS Acropora generally responds best to strong lighting, supporting healthy tissue energy needs for reef corals.
• High, turbulent water flow helps remove waste from the coral surface and encourages natural growth forms.
• Most SPS Acropora do best when tank parameters remain stable over time, reducing stress from swings.
• Placement near the light source and in a well-oxygenated flow path improves overall consistency for SPS systems.
• As an SPS coral, it benefits from reliable reef-style filtration and good husbandry to support long-term maintenance.
• Use rock scaping that secures the frag piece firmly so branching can develop without damage from water movement.

Specifications:

• Care level: Advanced (SPS)
• Lighting: Strong reef lighting (high PAR/bright placement under the lights)
• Water flow: High, direct-to-turbulent flow
• Placement: Upper/mid rockwork where lighting is strongest and flow reaches the coral surface
• Temperature: ~74–78°F (23–26°C) typical reef range
• Salinity: ~1.023–1.026 specific gravity typical reef range
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 typical reef range
• Alkalinity: ~7–11 dKH typical reef range
• Calcium: ~400–480 mg/L typical reef range
• Magnesium: ~1200–1350 mg/L typical reef range