Gray/Blue Acro
Acropora sp.

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Date Misc. Info Pics
Jul '00 This frag was purchased at Wave's LFS as a 1.5" unmounted frag.  I mounted it on a concrete plug.

400W 10K MH Lighting
400 - 450 Calcium
3.5 - 4.5meq/l Alkalinity
78-83 Temp

 

Jan '01 Growth has been moderate.  The coral is now approximately 5" high.
Apr '01 Growth continues slow but steady.  It is starting to grow into close proximity to the millipora and purple tipped stag next to it.
Jun '01 Coral has been moved to new tank

Lighting:  400W 10K MH  w/ actinics
Calcium:  450 - 500 
Alkalinity: 3.5 - 4.5meq/l 
Temp:  78 - 80 
pH:  8.0 - 8.25 
Moderate  water motion
Jul '01 Coral has been repositioned slightly.  Growth is moderately rapid over last 4 weeks.
Sep '01 Impressive growth recently as can be seen compared to the acrylic holder behind it.  The coral is about 6" across at this point.
May '02 Shows the coral in its position in the tank in the upper middle portion of this picture in front of the power heads.
Jan '03 Growth continues to be fast and the coral mass is probably double what it was in May '02.  Coral is about 8" across.

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