Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Indo-West Pacific Oceans: Widespread.
Natural Environment: Inhabits upper reef slopes, outer reef flats and walls, and this very common species is usually seen at depths between 3 to 65 feet (1 - 20 m).
General Husbandry: See Acropora abrolhosensis for suggested aquarium husbandry, except for swifter water movement - WM 3.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Subclass: Hexacorallia
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Acroporidae
Genus: Acropora
FYI: Has a bush-like growth that is mostly light tan with purple or pink tips in the wild.
If cultured specimens have intense colors, ask under what PAR conditions it was grown in, so you may continue to see it maintain its health/colors.
