Add striking pastel coloration and classic branching growth to your reef with the ORA Aussie Orchid Berry Acropora. Originally sourced from Australia and aquacultured by ORA, this SPS coral develops beautiful teal-green branches accented by soft pink tips.

Under strong reef lighting and stable water conditions, its coloration can become even more vibrant. Its outward branching growth makes it an eye-catching choice for the middle or upper section of an established SPS or mixed reef aquarium.

Product Highlights

• Aquacultured by ORA
• Teal-green branches with soft pink tips
• Attractive outward branching growth
• Excellent centerpiece or background SPS coral
• Well suited for established reef aquariums
• Sustainable alternative to wild-collected coral
• Approximate purchase size: 1.5 inches

Care Requirements

Scientific Name: Acropora sp.
Common Name: Aussie Orchid Berry Acropora
Coral Type: SPS Coral
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Placement: Middle to Top
Lighting: Medium to High
Recommended PAR: Approximately 200–350+ PAR
Water Flow: Moderate to Strong, Random Flow
Growth Form: Branching
Growth Rate: Moderate
Reef Safe: Yes
Aquacultured: Yes
Origin: Australian lineage, aquacultured by ORA

Recommended Water Parameters

• Temperature: 76–80°F
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
• Calcium: 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1,200–1,400 ppm
• Ammonia: Undetectable
• Nitrite: Undetectable

Stable water chemistry is essential for long-term health, growth and coloration. Avoid sudden changes in lighting, salinity, alkalinity or nutrient levels.

Placement and Lighting

Place the coral in the middle to upper portion of the aquarium where it will receive medium-to-high lighting and strong, irregular water movement. Avoid directing a concentrated powerhead stream straight at the coral.

Light acclimation is recommended. Begin the coral in a slightly lower-light area or use an acclimation setting before gradually moving it into its final position.

Feeding

The ORA Aussie Orchid Berry Acropora receives most of its energy through photosynthesis. Supplemental feeding with fine coral foods, amino acids or appropriately sized plankton may support growth and coloration but is not required.

Important Purchase Information

This is not a WYSIWYG coral. The photographs represent the general appearance, coloration and growth form of the variety. The exact size, shape and coloration of the coral you receive will naturally vary.

Coloration may also appear different depending on aquarium lighting, water parameters, acclimation and viewing conditions.

Live Coral Shipping

Live coral orders ship by FedEx Priority Overnight in an insulated shipping container with appropriate temperature-control materials.

Live animals are shipped Monday through Wednesday. A $39.99 overnight shipping charge applies per live-animal order. Orders containing $300 or more in qualifying live animals receive free live-animal shipping.

Please review our Live Arrival Guarantee and acclimation instructions before ordering.