Pikachu Acropora
Pikachu Acropora
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Description
Description
Pikachu Acropora Coral Frag
The Pikachu Acropora is a vibrant designer SPS coral famed for its bright yellow to golden colouration, often accented with contrasting polyps and glowing growth tips. True to its name, this coral brings an unmistakable pop of colour to reef aquariums, standing out even among high-end SPS collections.
Highly sought after by collectors, Pikachu Acropora is prized for its colour intensity under modern reef lighting and its ability to maintain vibrancy in stable, mature reef systems.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Acropora corals originate from 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 dominate shallow reef crests and upper reef slopes, where they are exposed to intense sunlight and strong, turbulent water movement. These conditions shape their need for high light and strong flow in aquarium environments.
A Brief History
Designer yellow Acropora strains gained popularity as reef-keeping advanced and hobbyists began chasing corals that retained true yellow pigmentation—one of the most difficult colours to maintain in SPS.
The Pikachu Acropora earned its reputation for delivering bright, electric yellow tones with good stability, quickly becoming a favourite among SPS collectors looking to add rare colour diversity to their reefs.
Appearance & Growth
Classified as an SPS (Small Polyp Stony) coral, Pikachu Acropora develops a branching growth form with defined axial tips and compact branch spacing.
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Bright yellow to golden base tones
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Contrasting polyp detail
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
Growth is moderate to fast in stable reef systems, with colour intensifying as the coral matures.
Placement & Lighting
Pikachu Acropora performs best under high lighting, closely replicating its natural reef-crest environment.
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Lighting: High
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Best placed in the upper sections of the aquarium
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Lower light may cause colour fading or browning
Flow Requirements
Provide strong, random, turbulent flow to encourage healthy tissue, strong growth, and even branch development. Avoid direct laminar flow aimed straight at the coral.
Water Chemistry
As with all Acropora, exceptional parameter stability is essential. Maintain consistent levels of:
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Calcium
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Alkalinity
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Magnesium
Along with stable nutrients and balanced trace elements. Automated dosing and frequent testing are highly recommended.
Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, Pikachu 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
Used sparingly, these feeds can support colour saturation and steady growth.
Temperament & Spacing
Acropora corals are generally peaceful, but Pikachu Acropora requires ample spacing to prevent contact and competition with neighbouring SPS as it grows.
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 shade and growth form 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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