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Acropora

Acropora robusta

(Dana, 1846)

Acropora robusta

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow reef slopes and lagoons experiencing good wave action and generally seen at depths between 3 to 25 feet (1 - 8 m).

General Husbandry: See Acropora abrolhosensis for suggested aquarium husbandry.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Cnidaria

    Class: Anthozoa

    Subclass: Hexacorallia

    Order: Scleractinia

    Family: Acroporidae

    Genus: Acropora

FYI: A heavily branching Acropora in the wild and similar in growth to A. formosa. Mostly a light green and often with pink branch tips

Cultured specimens exist in the trade that exhibit bright colors, therefore ask under what PAR conditions it was grown in, so you may continue to see it maintain its health/colors!

 Acropora robusta (Acropora robusta)
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