Stargazer Acropora (Large)
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Statement-Making SPS Centerpiece
Looking for a truly rare Acropora to anchor your reef... The Stargazer Acro is one of the most visually striking SPS corals available to serious reef keepers. Its signature branching structure is set apart by vivid polyp coloration that seems to shift under different light spectrums — a living focal point that commands attention the moment it's placed. Availability is limited; this is not a coral you'll find on every shelf.
Offered here at a large size, this specimen arrives with established branch structure and a head start on growth — rewarding for the aquarist who wants impact now, not in two years. Acropora are fast growers under dialed-in conditions, and the Stargazer variant in particular develops an impressive branching spread over time. It's the kind of coral that elevates an entire build.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Stargazer Acropora
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Current Size: Large (approx. 4–6 inches)
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Care Level: Advanced (requires stable, mature reef parameters)
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (may sting neighboring corals via sweeper tentacles; allow adequate spacing)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from broadcast feeding of amino acids and coral-specific micro foods
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Reef Safe: Yes (with caution around adjacent SPS and LPS colonies)
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Water Conditions: 76–79°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, Alk 8–9 dKH, Ca 420–450 ppm, Mg 1350–1450 ppm; high lighting and high flow required
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every coral at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, quarantined, and fully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ships — so you're receiving a stable, acclimated specimen, not a stressed one. We don't ship until it's ready, and that standard is non-negotiable.