Acropora ID

Mattchamp · Apr 18, 2013

Hello a few day ago I picked up this Acro at first i thought it was an acropora millepora but that does not appear to be the case can someone ID it please?

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stylaster · Apr 18, 2013

its either that or prostrata

pmomberger · Apr 18, 2013

prostrata +1

Mattchamp · Apr 18, 2013

Yeah it looks like a prostrata can they be kept under t5's like other sps corals? And what are their basic care requirements? Thanks

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stylaster · Apr 18, 2013

treat them like you would a millepora Can be kept under t-5s just keep them up high

Mattchamp · Apr 18, 2013

But is there really much of a difference between bushy acros or are they pretty much all the exact same thing? Sorry for all the noob questions I'm new to sps coral

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Frick · Apr 19, 2013

Mattchamp said:
But is there really much of a difference between bushy acros or are they pretty much all the exact same thing? Sorry for all the noob questions I'm new to sps coral

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I wouldn't say they are the exact same thing. Acropora millepora will be a tabling species, A. prostata will branch out more. Both require good water flow and full lighting. There are a lot of other bushy Acropora species that would not like the same husbandry.
Corals of the World Factsheet and images - Acropora prostrata

Mattchamp · Apr 22, 2013

Is polyp extension a good sign in this species? Or what are the signs of a happy Acro?

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Frick · Apr 22, 2013

Mattchamp said:
Is polyp extension a good sign in this species? Or what are the signs of a happy Acro?

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I would say it is a good thing. I can't think of a reason why it would be bad.

Mattchamp · Apr 22, 2013

But does good polyp extension mean good health and that it is happy?

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bct15 · Apr 23, 2013

Mattchamp said:
But does good polyp extension mean good health and that it is happy?

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It means it is looking for food...but otherwise happy. Some milli type corals have rediculous polyp extension almost all of the time, especially at night.

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