Sweet Strawberry Tort Acropora

About this coral

Sweet Strawberry Tort Acropora is an SPS stony coral from the genus Acropora, sold as a specific named coral variety. It’s prized for its branching, calcifying growth form and is typically used in reef aquariums where aquarists can provide strong lighting and high, turbulent water flow along with stable seawater chemistry. Because named “morph” traits can vary by supplier, this listing focuses on general Acropora (SPS) husbandry guidance rather than unverified specifics about origin, frag size, or unique requirements of this exact name.

Features:

• SPS Acropora are light-demanding corals that generally perform best under strong aquarium lighting.
• They benefit from high, turbulent water movement to keep flow reaching tissue across the branches.
• For best results, keep the tank’s carbonate chemistry and overall conditions stable (Acropora are sensitive to swings).
• Place it in the top/mid of the aquascape where light and flow match, and avoid sudden changes in lighting intensity.
• Use mature, well-filtered reef systems; stable conditions and appropriate nutrient levels support better long-term health.
• Handle and glue/mount carefully to avoid tearing tissue, and give the colony time to recover after placement.

Specifications:

• Care level: Intermediate+ (best for intermediate to advanced reefers)
• Coral group: Acropora (SPS stony coral)
• Lighting: High
• Water flow: High
• Placement: Top/Mid
• Temperature (general SPS guidance): ~24–30°C (75–86°F) with emphasis on minimal swings
• pH: ~8.0–8.4
• Salinity (general guidance): ~33–36 ppt
• Alkalinity (general guidance): ~7–10 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): ~1,300–1,450 ppm
• Diet: Not a “food” coral; relies on reef-appropriate dissolved nutrients and light (no specific feeding instructions provided)