Fiji Acropora ID and specs

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I got this pink acropora lately which is now at the bottom of the tank getting used to indoor lighting.
This is a maricultured coral that came with a Fiji shipment a couple of weeks ago.

Any ID on it and what would be a possible good light and flow position?

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I got this pink acropora lately which is now at the bottom of the tank getting used to indoor lighting.
This is a maricultured coral that came with a Fiji shipment a couple of weeks ago.

Any ID on it and what would be a possible good light and flow position?

20171111_164221.jpg
I believe it is an acropora hyacinthus, but I'm no expert on species. Beautiful coloration, hopefully you can keep it that way! IME all acros should get as much flow as possible without stressing the coral (lack of polyp extension, shearing flesh) etc. As far as lighting, that coral was cooked in the shallows to bring out those colors before shipping (like most bright maricultured are) but the water conditions and light source are obviously very different. I would acclimate it to your "captive" light source before lighting it up good. Good luck!
 

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