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Acropora

Acropora monticulosa

(Bruggemann, 1879)

Acropora monticulosa

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Indo-West and Central Pacific Ocean.

Natural Environment: Inhabits upper reef slopes and usually seen at depths between 3 to 40 feet (1 - 12 m) and often exposed at low tides.

General Husbandry: See Acropora abrolhosensis for suggested aquarium husbandry, except for swifter water movement - WM 3 and brighter light, PAR 450+ and if possible, water surges.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Cnidaria

    Class: Anthozoa

    Subclass: Hexacorallia

    Order: Scleractinia

    Family: Acroporidae

    Genus: Acropora

FYI: In the wild, has an encrusting base with stubby upward fingers. Those found near the surface/wave area, are quite colorful; with bright blue a common color with contrasting color branch tips.

 Acropora monticulosa (Acropora monticulosa)
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 Acropora monticulosa (Acropora monticulosa)
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