Acropora is the most species-rich genus among the small polyp stony corals. The exact determination of different species is often difficult due to the interconnected evolution of this genus, and causes difficulties even for experts.
Typical for Acropora is that at the end of branches there is a single polyp. There are both flat table-shaped and branched growing species, which are then called table corals or staghorn corals.
Acropora became popular from the mid 90's after the so-called Berlin system (with skimmer and live rock) made keeping them possible. They have high demands on water quality and require intense lighting, which makes them demanding to keep. However, under the right conditions they grow quite fast and show their full splendor.
Acropora SPS are easy to propagate by frags, which can also be easily snipped off with pliers and glued on with super glue. Therefore they are widely spread in the marine aquarium hobby and are often traded among aquarists, which also brings many different fantasy names for the different color morphs. Under blue light with orange filter, amazing colors often appear, for example Acropora tenuis Walt Disney or Homewrecker, Acropora microclados Strawberry Shortcake or Acropora echinata Icefire.
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