{"product_id":"neon-anacropora-under-25-pea-u25-n1106","title":"Neon Anacropora","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Anacropora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a branching reef-building coral known for its slender growth form, textured surface, and vivid coloration. This specimen displays an exceptionally bright fluorescent yellow-green to neon green base with darker contrasting polyps distributed across the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals form branching colonies supported by a calcium carbonate skeleton. Their branches are generally slender and may develop irregularly spaced projections as the colony grows. Unlike \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e does not develop a distinct axial corallite at the end of each branch, which is one of the important structural characteristics used to separate the two genera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Neon Anacropora coloration is especially striking under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting. The intense yellow-green tissue produces strong fluorescence, while the darker polyps provide contrast and emphasize the textured surface of the branches. As the coral grows, new branches can develop from the established structure and gradually create a fuller, more complex colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. The coral can also capture very small planktonic and suspended particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintaining stable reef aquarium chemistry is particularly important for healthy skeletal growth. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and nutrient levels help support continued growth and coloration. Strong but indirect water movement helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the colony while preventing debris from accumulating between the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause multiple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can share similar branching forms and coloration, exact species-level identification cannot be made reliably from the photograph alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically responsible identification.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anacropora Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Strong, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle to upper areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but provide adequate space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture very small planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching calcium carbonate skeleton with numerous small corallites distributed along the branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels rather than allowing nutrients to fluctuate rapidly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stability is especially important with branching reef-building corals. Avoid abrupt changes in alkalinity, salinity, lighting, or nutrient levels. Strong random water movement is beneficial, but avoid a constant direct jet that strikes the colony from one direction. 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