Acropora ID

[Mattchamp]

Hello a few day ago I picked up this Acro at first i thought it was an acropora millepora but that does not appear to be the case can someone ID it please?

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[stylaster]

its either that or prostrata

 

[pmomberger]

prostrata +1

 

[Mattchamp]

Yeah it looks like a prostrata can they be kept under t5's like other sps corals? And what are their basic care requirements? Thanks


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[stylaster]

treat them like you would a millepora Can be kept under t-5s just keep them up high

 

[Mattchamp]

But is there really much of a difference between bushy acros or are they pretty much all the exact same thing? Sorry for all the noob questions I'm new to sps coral


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[Frick]

But is there really much of a difference between bushy acros or are they pretty much all the exact same thing? Sorry for all the noob questions I'm new to sps coral


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I wouldn't say they are the exact same thing. Acropora millepora will be a tabling species, A. prostata will branch out more. Both require good water flow and full lighting. There are a lot of other bushy Acropora species that would not like the same husbandry.
Corals of the World Factsheet and images - Acropora prostrata

 

[Mattchamp]

Is polyp extension a good sign in this species? Or what are the signs of a happy Acro?


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[Frick]

Is polyp extension a good sign in this species? Or what are the signs of a happy Acro?


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I would say it is a good thing. I can't think of a reason why it would be bad.

 

[Mattchamp]

But does good polyp extension mean good health and that it is happy?


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[bct15]

But does good polyp extension mean good health and that it is happy?


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It means it is looking for food...but otherwise happy. Some milli type corals have rediculous polyp extension almost all of the time, especially at night.


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