{"product_id":"neon-polyp-chocolate-acropora-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0708","title":"Neon Polyp Chocolate Acropora Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Polyp Chocolate Acropora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is a branching stony coral prized for its contrasting tissue and polyp coloration. This WYSIWYG specimen displays deep chocolate-brown to burgundy-purple tissue with intensely fluorescent neon green polyps distributed across the branches. The vivid green corallites create strong contrast against the darker branch coloration, giving the colony a distinctive spotted appearance under reef lighting. Like other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coral contains symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of its nutritional energy through photosynthesis, while its small polyps can also capture fine suspended foods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species build complex branching skeletons and can develop rapidly under stable, high-quality reef conditions. Because species-level identification of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot reliably be confirmed from a photograph alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is the scientifically appropriate designation for this specimen.\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. is best suited to established reef aquariums with stable water chemistry. Provide moderate to high lighting and strong, turbulent, randomized water movement. Avoid directing a constant narrow jet at the colony, but ensure enough circulation to keep the branches free of detritus and provide good gas exchange. Maintain very stable temperature, salinity, alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Acropora also benefits from consistent, measurable nitrate and phosphate rather than severely nutrient-depleted conditions. Place on stable middle to upper rockwork with adequate room for future branching growth. Most nutrition comes from photosynthesis, although very fine planktonic foods may supplement feeding. Gradually acclimate to stronger lighting and inspect carefully for common Acropora pests such as red bugs and Acropora-eating flatworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630202421481,"sku":"U25 OC0708","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/neon-polyp-chocolate-acropora-sps-under-25-pea-F-OC0708.jpg?v=1791403255","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/neon-polyp-chocolate-acropora-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0708","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}