Ultra Highlighter Tenuis

About this coral

Ultra Highlighter Tenuis is an SPS coral sold as Acropora tenuis. In practical reef-keeping, it’s valued for the branching Acropora form and for being a responsive centerpiece coral in tanks that can provide strong lighting, energetic water movement, and stable reef chemistry. This coral is typically used in established reef aquariums where aquarists monitor key parameters closely, since SPS can be sensitive to swings in water quality and lighting.

Features:

• SPS Acropora generally benefit from strong lighting to support photosynthesis
• High, turbulent flow helps deliver oxygen and remove waste products from the coral’s tissues
• Stable water chemistry is important for long-term health in Acropora
• Best placement is usually in the upper/mid aquascape where light penetration and flow are strong
• Acropora typically do best in reef systems designed to keep parameters consistent over time
• A calm, gradual acclimation to the aquarium’s light and flow helps reduce stress during introduction

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Acropora tenuis
• Care level (general guidance): More demanding (SPS; benefits from stable parameters)
• Lighting (general guidance): Strong reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): High, turbulent flow
• Placement (general guidance): Upper to mid tank areas with strong light and strong/consistent flow
• Temperature (general guidance): About 24–26°C
• Salinity (general guidance): About 1.023–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): About 380–450 mg/L
• Magnesium (general guidance): About 1250–1350 mg/L