Ultra Cultured Acropora
Transform Your Tank with a True Reef-Building Centerpiece
Looking for a showstopping SPS coral that commands attention? Ultra Cultured Acropora are among the most sought-after corals in the reef-keeping hobby — prized for their intricate branching architecture, electric coloration, and the unmistakable sense of prestige they bring to any saltwater aquarium. Our hand-selected Ultra Acropora fragments are sourced from proven, high-color parent colonies, displaying vivid combinations of blues, greens, purples, and pinks that intensify under quality reef lighting. This is not your average frag — it's a statement piece.
Acropora are fast growers when water chemistry is dialed in, making them one of the most rewarding SPS corals to cultivate in a mature reef tank. Over time, a single frag will branch outward and upward into a dramatic, tree-like structure that becomes a focal point of your entire aquascape. They thrive in the upper to mid zones of a high-flow, high-light setup, and experienced reef keepers often consider them the ultimate benchmark of a truly optimized marine aquarium.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Ultra Cultured Acropora
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Current Size:~1–2 inch frag (mounted on plug)
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Care Level:Advanced — best suited for established, stable reef systems
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — provide adequate spacing from neighboring corals
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Diet:Photosynthetic (Zooxanthellae); benefits from broadcast feeding of amino acids and coral-specific micro-plankton (e.g., Reef Roids, BRS supplements)
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Reef Safe:Yes
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alkalinity 8–9.5 dKH | Calcium 420–450 ppm | Magnesium 1300–1450 ppm | Nitrate <5 ppm | Phosphate <0.05 ppm
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Ultra Cultured Acropora leaving The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced from captive aquaculture operations, carefully quarantined, and conditioned under our reef systems to ensure it is fully acclimated and thriving before it ships to you. When you buy Acropora online, there's no better guarantee of quality than a coral that's already proven itself in our tanks.
