Toxic Green Staghorn Acropora
Toxic Green Staghorn Acropora
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Description
Description
Toxic Green Staghorn Acropora Coral Frag
The Toxic Green Staghorn Acropora is a striking SPS coral renowned for its electric green colouration and classic staghorn branching form. With long, slender branches and vibrant green tissue that glows intensely under blue lighting, this coral delivers bold colour and dramatic vertical structure in reef aquariums.
Highly regarded for its fast growth and unmistakable presence, Toxic Green Staghorn Acropora is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking to add high-impact colour and natural reef architecture to SPS-dominant systems.
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, staghorn Acropora species dominate shallow reef crests and upper reef slopes, where they are exposed to intense sunlight and strong, turbulent water movement. These conditions explain their preference for high lighting and strong flow in captivity.
A Brief History
Staghorn Acropora are among the most important reef-building corals in nature and have long been prized in the reef-keeping hobby for their rapid growth and branching structure. As lighting technology advanced, vividly coloured varieties such as the Toxic Green Staghorn gained popularity for their intense fluorescence and eye-catching appearance.
Today, this coral is valued for its combination of colour, growth speed, and structural impact.
Appearance & Growth
Classified as an SPS (Small Polyp Stony) coral, Toxic Green Staghorn Acropora develops a fast-growing, open branching structure, with elongated branches and defined growth tips.
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Intense neon-green colouration
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
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Excellent polyp extension under stable conditions
Growth is fast and rewarding in mature reef systems.
Placement & Lighting
Toxic Green Staghorn 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 result in colour loss
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 very stable water parameters. Maintain consistent levels of:
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Calcium
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Alkalinity
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Magnesium
Along with low but stable nutrients and balanced trace elements. Regular testing and automated dosing are strongly recommended.
Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, Toxic Green Staghorn Acropora benefits from occasional supplemental feeding such as:
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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 growth.
Temperament & Spacing
Acropora corals are generally peaceful, but their fast-growing branches require ample spacing to prevent contact with neighbouring SPS corals.
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 branch structure 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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