Bring intense color and unique patterning to your reef with the ACI Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea Coral, a striking named LPS coral featuring vivid yellow coloration and contrasting details that make each frag stand out under reef lighting.

Dipsastraea corals develop tightly packed, fleshy corallites over a stony skeleton, creating a textured colony that becomes increasingly impressive as it grows. This ACI cultured variety is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking for a colorful LPS that doesn't rely on long, flowing tentacles to make an impact.

This listing is for one Small ACI Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea Coral frag.

Quick Care Guide

Common Name: Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea
Coral Type: LPS Coral
Size: Small
Aquacultured: Yes – ACI Cultured
Care Level: Beginner to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Lower to Middle Areas
Growth Form: Encrusting / Massive
Reef Compatible: Yes, with proper spacing

Color & Appearance

Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea is prized for its bright yellow coloration and contrasting corallite pattern, creating a bold splash of color in a mixed reef or LPS collection.

Appearance and color intensity can vary depending on lighting spectrum, intensity, nutrients, water chemistry, and the individual frag.

As the coral becomes established, it can gradually encrust surrounding surfaces and develop additional corallites.

Placement & Growth

Place the coral on stable rockwork where it has room to expand as the colony matures.

Dipsastraea can compete with neighboring corals, so provide adequate space around the frag rather than placing it directly against other colonies.

Lower-to-middle areas of the aquarium are generally a good starting point, followed by adjustments based on the coral's response to your particular lighting and flow.

Lighting & Water Flow

Provide low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate water movement.

Flow should be sufficient to keep the coral clean and deliver nutrients without continuously blasting its fleshy tissue.

Gradual light acclimation is recommended when introducing the coral to a brightly illuminated reef aquarium.

Feeding & Nutrition

Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea receives much of its nutritional needs through photosynthesis but can benefit from occasional supplemental feeding.

Small portions of appropriately sized meaty reef foods or quality LPS coral foods may be offered periodically when feeding tentacles are extended.

Target feeding is optional but may help support growth under favorable conditions.

Recommended Water Parameters

Temperature: 75–80°F
Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.026
pH: 8.1–8.4
Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm

As an LPS coral, Dipsastraea builds a calcium carbonate skeleton. Maintaining stable calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, salinity, and temperature is important for continued growth.

Compatibility

Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea works well in mixed reef aquariums when given adequate space.

Although it may look peaceful during the day, LPS corals can defend their territory and potentially sting neighboring corals.

Allow sufficient room between the colony and surrounding livestock as it grows.

Size & Live Coral Notice

You will receive one Small ACI Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea Coral frag.

Exact size, coloration, pattern, number of corallites, shape, and overall appearance will naturally vary between individual specimens.

This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Product photos are representative examples and may show a larger or more established colony.

Corals may arrive contracted or display reduced coloration following shipment and can require time to acclimate to their new aquarium.

Live Animal Shipping

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Live animals ship Monday through Wednesday only to help reduce the risk of weekend carrier delays.

Shipments may be delayed during unsafe weather conditions or other circumstances that could compromise livestock during transit.

Tracking information will be provided when your live animal order ships.

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