Soloman Island Purple Monster Acropora

About this coral

Soloman Island Purple Monster Acropora is an SPS coral selection under the common-name label “Acropora,” used by reef keepers as a decorative, fast-growing centerpiece coral in mixed or Acropora-focused reef aquariums. In practice, Acropora spp. are valued for their branching growth form and bright reef coloration, and they’re typically added as a living fragment to existing stable systems to expand an SPS aquascape. Because this listing is specific to an aquarium shop morph-name, treat any named “Purple Monster” traits as variety labeling, while following general Acropora (SPS) husbandry guidance for success.

Features:

• SPS Acropora (branching) coral for established reef displays and aquascape layering
• Generally benefits from strong lighting suitable for SPS corals
• Generally does best with high, turbulent water flow to support effective polyp feeding and waste removal
• Performs best when aquarium conditions remain stable to reduce stress
• Helps create an eye-catching reef “branch structure” look as it grows within the tank

Specifications:

• Scientific group (verified): Acropora spp. (SPS coral)
• Care level (general): Advanced (SPS/Acropora)
• Lighting: Strong reef lighting (SPS-appropriate)
• Water flow: High / strong, turbulent flow
• Placement: Mid-to-high rockwork where light and flow reach the colony evenly
• Temperature: ~24–26 °C
• Salinity: ~1.024–1.026 SG
• pH: ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: ~7–9 dKH
• Calcium: ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: ~1250–1350 ppm