Acropora not colouring up

Apr 8, 2025

gordoncheers

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I got this acropora yesterday and It still has not coloured up is this normal?

Apr 8, 2025

Daniel@R2R

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It sometimes takes some time for coral to color up. It may take weeks sometimes.

What color are you expecting of that one? It looks like it may be a wild or maricultured colony.

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