Acropora Formosa
Acropora Formosa has skeletons that are very light and extremely porous towards the edge of the coral. However, the bases are incredibly dense, which makes for an interesting anatomy. Of all the stony corals, acropora Formosa has the densest base skeleton of all the others. This is truly amazing compared to the porous coral edges.
Acropora Formosa Growth Rate
Acropora Formosa has polyps on the branch tips and they are fast growing. Interestingly, there are no zooxanthellae in the terminal polyps. The colony feeds the terminal polyps and because of this the acropora Formosa grows very quickly. Since this occurs the acropora Formosa most always outgrows the reefs other corals.
Acropora Formosa Colors
The colors of acropora Formosa range the rainbow. You can actually find the acropora Formosa in yellow, blue, green, purple, pink, and orange. There are even acropora Formosa corals that have tips that are purple, pink, green, blue, or white with golden like bodies.
Acropora Formosa Details
The acropora Formosa coral is branching and that is why it is frequently called staghorn coral. Many reef aqua culturists love acropora Formosa for its color, fast growing, and the like. It's interesting to know about how acropora Formosa reacts to water depth. For example, in shallow water the acropora Formosa has branches that are compact and quite short. However, in deep water it is not uncommon to find acropora Formosa with branches that are longer and more open.
Acropora Formosa Common Names
In general, Acropora Formosa is called just acropora. When it comes to the specific acropora corals they are frequently referred to by their common names. Some of these include finger, bottbrush, cats paw, staghorn, and the like. It is easy to get acropora Formosa confused with other types of acropora because the common names are used so frequently to identify multiple types of acropora.
Acropora Formosa In The Reef Aquarium
When you buy acropora Formosa you need to be very careful when placing it in the aquarium. After they have been acclimated it is important to place them in the tank in a permanent location. Moving the acropora Formosa will place too much stress on the coral so it is important to place it in its final location so think about this carefully. The tank must be maintained in order for the acropora Formosa to flourish. Strontium and high levels of calcium are recommended. These are just some of the basics for acropora Formosa and tips on how to care for them over the long haul.
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