Easy Acropora

[SebE]

What are some hardy acropora coral?

In particular I’m curious to hear about hardy Acropora to nutrient fluctuations. Ideally it would be an acropora that looks good in daylight.

 

[dank.reefer]

You will probably hear it a dozen times or more but I will be the first to say PC Rainbow, It's both hardy and beautiful. Another easy one is TGC Creamsicle. Also any Anacropora tend to be pretty easy.

 

[tobster]

Anacropora Are pretty hardy to nutrient swings and somewhat forgiving.

 

[Fish Fan]

While there are some Acropora that are more easily grown than others, I don't know that any are easy if you're brand new to reef tanks.

I'd suggest looking for the most inexpensive Acropora you can find. Typically, if it's inexpensive, it's easier to keep and grow

I would also suggest dipping your feet into some of the easier stoney corals. Here's a good video to help you get started:


Good luck!

 

[Klem]

Easiest (and cheap) in my opinion would be Stylophora. Purple, green or pink are great beginner corals and pretty tolerant. If you’re just getting into sps, I’d start with a stylo.

 

[SebE]

Thank you all for these suggestions.

I’ve been reefing for a year and started having success with growing out Oregon Tort and a maricultured milli.

I notice my phosphates bounce around between 0.02 - 0.1.

Everything else is stable.

A while ago I managed to kill a Walt Disney. I should of probably rephrased my question: what acropora should new Acroporist avoid?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I would stick with cheaper ones and see how those do. Better to risk $20 than risk a couple hundred on a frag.

 

[SebE]

I would stick with cheaper ones and see how those do. Better to risk $20 than risk a couple hundred on a frag.

Smart plan. I’ll take it easy and keep it cheap for now .

 

[BriansBrain]

My list of experiences for “easy” hardy named acros are in no order:
bill murray, crayola Plana, Pink Cadillac, Hawkins, Rainbow loom, red planet, tortosa, Efflorescence, Sarmentosa

Easy but maybe finicky “canary in the coal mine” types:
Green slimer, pc rainbow, vivid confetti, valida, millipora

As a beginner try to avoid speciosa, tenuis, spathulata, smooth skins (granulosa, turaki, lokani, “dragons”, etc) until you get a handle on some easier ones.

Healthy thriving acropora, in my opinion of course, is the pinnacle of reef keeping. Acropora will keep you on your toes, make you pull your hair out, but is absolutely rewarding when things are jivin! Have fun! There are great resources of folks on here that helped me out a bunch.

 

[Bruceh]

My list of experiences for “easy” hardy named acros are in no order:
bill murray, crayola Plana, Pink Cadillac, Hawkins, Rainbow loom, red planet, tortosa, Efflorescence, Sarmentosa

Easy but maybe finicky “canary in the coal mine” types:
Green slimer, pc rainbow, vivid confetti, valida, millipora

As a beginner try to avoid speciosa, tenuis, spathulata, smooth skins (granulosa, turaki, lokani, “dragons”, etc) until you get a handle on some easier ones.

Healthy thriving acropora, in my opinion of course, is the pinnacle of reef keeping. Acropora will keep you on your toes, make you pull your hair out, but is absolutely rewarding when things are jivin! Have fun! There are great resources of folks on here that helped me out a bunch.

enjoyed reading everyones comments they are very helpful. i have been researching the subject a lot and getting interesting, although sometimes conflicting, answers, from chat gpt and Gemini (as well as reading online here of course) I have found that in my tank, terra red and pink cadillac and walt disney (the most tolerant.. its been thru hell and back), were more forgiving to swings than bali green slimer and myagi tort, (although currently they are doing fine - go figure!) Tricolor valida and frogskin and a purple one ( forgot the name) seem hardy enough. Based on reading, I will probably try red planet, rainbow loom, some stags, bonsai, soon! Pc rainbow? ..And some of the ones you suggested!
I am trying to confirm a list of 1st acros in order of difficulty. (And yes I have found a bunch of lists in differant shapes and forms but some appear contradictory so trying to sort it out)

 

[Bruceh]

Which is more forgiving between killer bee and pink lemonade?

 

[GHOSTLY]

What are some hardy acropora coral?

In particular I’m curious to hear about hardy Acropora to nutrient fluctuations. Ideally it would be an acropora that looks good in daylight.

I just set up a 6g cube 3 months ago and threw in a bunch of acros. Some browned and recolored while others stayed super nice. Out of all of them the bali slimer, pc rainbow, rr Tropicana anacropora, and the Jimmy bean encrusted and colored up the easiest. I found greener acros to be easier than more vibrant reds and seem less light demanding, may just be me