This acropora is a prime example of the beauty that can be achieved when starting with a seed fragment instead of a wild colony. The placement of a frag with the vision of what it will become in time can be difficult for some to visualize, and may deter the less patient aquarist. The captive [...]
Acropora polyp extension can be an important factor when trying to determine the health of a specimen. Although it is possible to achieve some success when growing this species when absent, the axial and radial coralite polyps are a good indicator that the specimen is thriving. A healthy [...]
The Mummy Eye chalice coral has been around the hobby for a long while but it is still one of my favorites. The striking beauty of this coral and the bright pigments of the captive grown specimens can not be overstated. This coral was grown from a seed fragment originally purchased from [...]
Australia is famous for more than kangaroos and awesome beaches. Some of the most beautiful corals in the world also live there. This unique Acropora originated from the Great Barrier Reef however the specimen has been grown to maturity in a captive aquarium in the U.S. This was accomplished [...]
Coral placement is as crucial to success with a captive coral reef as any parameter or piece of equiptment. Mistakes can be made when building the reef that will inhibit growth and success as time passes and the specimens grow. Placing Acropora corals in close proximity is safe in most [...]
The active rapid growth of certain Acropora specimens can mimic bleaching and appear very similar, and it takes experience and a trained eye to determine the difference in many instances. This macro image shows a coral that is growing rapidly and a close inspection will show healthy tissue in [...]
