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  1. Acropora Tortuosa

    Quote Originally Posted by lReef lKeeper View Post
    Acropora Tortuosa / Blue Tort

    Acropora Tortuosa is a fairly demanding SPS (small polyp stony) coral, that is held in high regards amongst SPS keepers around the world. It is considered to be one of the more demanding of the SPS family of corals.



    Lighting Requirements : VERY HIGH

    I personally do not believe that anything other than Metal Halide
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    Updated 01-24-2010 at 08:02 PM by lReef lKeeper

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  2. Acropora Hyacinthus

    Quote Originally Posted by lReef lKeeper View Post
    Acropora Hyacinthus

    Acropora Hyacinthus is a VERY difficult coral to keep happy. It will require excellent water quality and flow to maintain its health in captivity. Like other Tabling Acros, the flow pattern and direction will dictate the growth pattern.



    Lighting requirements : Very High/Intense Lighting

    I personally do not believe that anything
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    Updated 01-24-2010 at 08:03 PM by lReef lKeeper

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  3. Acanthastrea

    Quote Originally Posted by lReef lKeeper View Post
    Acanthastrea Species (Aussie and Non)

    In my experience with Acans, they are far less demanding that any SPS coral in my system. They do not require intense lighting, insane amounts of water flow, or perfect water parameters. They are also some of my most prized possessions in my system, because of the insane color variations (mine are all Aussie Acans, but even the non Aussie's have crazy color morphs available to us.

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    Updated 01-24-2010 at 08:03 PM by lReef lKeeper

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