Purple Tort Acropora

About this coral

Purple Tort Acropora is an SPS coral in the genus Acropora, sold under the shop name “Purple Tort Acropora.” In a reef aquarium, Acropora corals are prized for their branching, fast-reacting tissue, and the classic “micro-frag to colony” growth form when they’re given strong light, strong turbulent flow, and very stable water chemistry. Use this coral as a centerpiece SPS specimen once your tank can maintain consistent carbonate chemistry and temperature.

Features:

• SPS (Acropora) generally requires strong lighting and strong, multidirectional flow to keep tissue oxygenated and to reach all branches.
• Acropora are highly sensitive to swings in alkalinity/carbonate chemistry and temperature; stability matters as much as absolute numbers.
• Provide a stable “high-energy” placement area (often upper rockwork) and acclimate gradually so the tips don’t burn or recede.
• Maintain low but non-zero nutrients and avoid rapid parameter changes that can stress SPS.
• Use careful handling and pest management practices—Acropora are vulnerable to quick tissue damage when stressed.

Specifications:

• Verified identity: Coral group: Acropora (SPS). Scientific species: UNVERIFIED.
• Care level: Advanced; requires stable SPS husbandry and consistent parameter control.
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high light (often aquarium PAR levels appropriate for SPS; ramp acclimation recommended). ([outerreef.com.au](https://outerreef.com.au/guides/acropora-care/?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (general guidance): Strong, turbulent, multidirectional flow (avoid a narrow constant blast). ([outerreef.com.au](https://outerreef.com.au/guides/acropora-care/?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: ~1.025–1.026 specific gravity (≈35–36 ppt). ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/care/sps-husbandry/?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: ~78–80°F (≈26–27°C). ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/care/sps-husbandry/?utm_source=openai))
• pH: ~8.0–8.4 (typical reef target range guidance). ([outerreef.com.au](https://outerreef.com.au/guides/acropora-care/?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: ~7–9 dKH (keep stable). ([outerreef.com.au](https://outerreef.com.au/guides/acropora-care/?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: ~420–450 ppm. ([outerreef.com.au](https://outerreef.com.au/guides/acropora-care/?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: ~1300–1400 ppm. ([outerreef.com.au](https://outerreef.com.au/guides/acropora-care/?utm_source=openai))
• Nitrate/Phosphate (general guidance): Low and stable nutrients; one common guidance target is nitrate <0.2 ppm and phosphate <0.03 ppm. ([theunderwatergardener.com](https://theunderwatergardener.com/acropora-care-guide/?utm_source=openai))