{"product_id":"alien-blood-acropora-pea-u25-oc2306","title":"Alien Blood Acropora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlien Blood Acropora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a branching stony coral known for rapid skeletal growth, fine corallite structure, and strong coloration under stable reef conditions. This specimen displays an intense fluorescent green base with darker contrasting polyps, giving the colony the vivid “Alien Blood” appearance reflected in its name. The branches are relatively thick and irregular, with numerous projecting corallites and visible polyp extension across the surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong, turbulent, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good circulation helps deliver oxygen and nutrients across the colony while preventing detritus from accumulating between branches. Place the coral on stable rockwork with adequate room for upward and outward growth. Maintain very stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support calcification. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and reasonably stable rather than being driven to zero. Sudden changes in alkalinity, lighting, salinity, or temperature can be particularly stressful to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, though fine planktonic foods and suspended organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradual acclimation is recommended when moving the coral into substantially stronger lighting or flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755170496745,"sku":"U25 OC0706","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/alien-blood-acropora-sps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2306.jpg?v=1792770928","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/alien-blood-acropora-pea-u25-oc2306","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}