Lilac Attack Acropora
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Showstopping Violet Statement Piece
Looking for a truly rare cultured Acropora... The Lilac Attack is one of those named morphs that collectors recognize on sight — its soft violet-lilac branching structure catches light in a way few SPS corals can match. Cultured in-house, this isn't a wild-pulled specimen thrown into the pipeline; it's a conditioned, proven grower with a track record in captive systems. If you're building a high-end reef tank that demands conversation pieces, this is exactly where you start.
Acropora are known for their dynamic, branching growth habits, and the Lilac Attack is no exception — given stable parameters and strong flow, it rewards patient aquarists with rapid, structured growth that fills vertical space beautifully. Its coloration intensifies under quality lighting, deepening from soft lavender to a rich, saturated lilac at peak health. This is the kind of specimen that defines the upper shelf of a mature saltwater aquarium.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Lilac Attack Acropora
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Current Size: Frag (approx. 1–2 inches)
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Care Level: Advanced (demanding SPS; stable, pristine water chemistry required)
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (allelopathic; maintain adequate spacing from neighboring corals)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from dissolved organics and targeted amino acid supplementation
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Water Conditions: 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, pH 8.1–8.3, high lighting and high flow required; keep nitrates below 5 ppm and phosphates near zero
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Lilac Attack Acropora we ship is ethically sourced, quarantined, and fully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever reaches your door — so you're getting a stable, acclimated specimen, not a stressed one. At The Coral Boutique, we don't cut corners on SPS, because neither do you.