Indo Acro Premium Tenuis (Cultured & Conditioned)
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Statement SPS Centerpiece
Looking for a truly elite Acropora... The Acropora tenuis is one of the most sought-after small-polyp stony corals in the hobby, prized for its tightly branching architecture and the vivid color expression that only Indo-Pacific genetics can deliver. Our cultured specimens have been selected for exceptional polyp extension and color stability — no guessing what you're getting. This isn't a commodity coral; it's a showcase piece.
As it matures in your reef tank, A. tenuis develops dense, upswept branches that create a striking three-dimensional structure unlike most other Acropora species. Growth is rewarding and consistent under dialed-in conditions, making it a genuine milestone coral for the advanced SPS keeper who wants results worth photographing.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Indo Acro Tenuis, Needle Coral
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Current Size: Cultured frag (size varies; listed at time of sale)
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Care Level: Advanced
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (maintain spacing from neighboring corals)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from broadcast feeding of fine zooplankton and amino acid supplements
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Water Conditions: 76–79°F | pH 8.1–8.3 | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | dKH 8–9.5 | High lighting and high flow required
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Indo Acro Tenuis we ship has been ethically sourced, quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it's actively extending polyps and thriving — so it arrives at your door ready to perform, not recover. At The Coral Boutique, we don't ship a coral until we're confident it will make it.