Golden Jawdropper Acropora
Golden Jawdropper Acropora
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Description
Description
Golden Jawdropper Acropora Coral Frag
The Golden Jawdropper Acropora is a premium designer SPS coral prized for its intense golden-yellow tones, contrasting polyp detail, and refined branching structure. As the name suggests, this coral delivers instant “wow factor,” making it a standout centrepiece in SPS-dominant reef aquariums.
Highly sought after by collectors, the Golden Jawdropper Acropora rewards stable reef systems with exceptional colour retention, strong growth, and unmistakable visual impact.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Acropora corals are native to the Indo-Pacific region, with natural populations found across:
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The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Indonesia
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Fiji and Tonga
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The Philippines
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Central and Western Pacific reef systems
In the wild, Acropora species inhabit shallow reef crests and upper reef slopes, where they receive intense sunlight and strong, turbulent water movement. These conditions shape their preference for bright lighting and high, random flow in captivity.
A Brief History
Acropora has long been considered the gold standard of SPS corals, admired for its complex branching forms and vibrant colour potential. Designer strains like the Golden Jawdropper emerged as reef-keeping advanced, with selective propagation focusing on exceptional colour saturation and growth stability.
Today, the Golden Jawdropper Acropora is regarded as a high-end showpiece coral, often reserved for mature, well-maintained reef systems.
Appearance & Growth
Classified as an SPS (Small Polyp Stony) coral, the Golden Jawdropper Acropora develops a branching, tabling growth form, with thick branches and defined axial tips as it matures.
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Rich golden to yellow colouration
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Contrasting polyp detail
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
With stable parameters, growth is steady and highly rewarding.
Placement & Lighting
Golden Jawdropper Acropora performs best under high lighting, closely replicating its natural reef environment.
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Lighting: High
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Best placed in the upper regions of the aquarium
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Insufficient light may cause colour fading
Flow Requirements
Provide strong, random, turbulent flow to support healthy tissue, nutrient exchange, and branch development. Avoid direct laminar blasts aimed at the coral.
Water Chemistry
Acropora corals require exceptionally stable water chemistry. Maintain consistent levels of:
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Calcium
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Alkalinity
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Magnesium
Along with ultra-stable nutrients and balanced trace elements. Regular testing, dosing, and automated systems are strongly recommended.
Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, Golden Jawdropper Acropora benefits from occasional supplemental feeding, including:
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Fine powdered coral foods
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Amino acids
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Micro-plankton blends
These feeds can help maintain colour saturation and growth when used sparingly.
Temperament & Spacing
Acropora corals are generally peaceful, but require ample spacing to prevent contact and competition with neighbouring SPS as they grow.
Frag Size & Natural Variation
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Frag size: Approximately 1 inch
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Each frag is unique and may vary slightly in colour and branching depending on lighting and tank conditions.
Care Summary
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Care Level: Advanced
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Flow: High
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Lighting: High
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Temperament: Peaceful
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