Acropora sp.

Date Misc. Info Pics
Jul '00 This small frag was purchased from Upscales LFS as a frag approx April '00.

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

 

Jan '01 This frag is incredibly slow growing.  It has recently showed some growth and the branchlet tips are coloring up nicely.
Mar '01 Growth is starting to speed up somewhat compared to previous growth rates, but is still very slow.
Apr '01 Growth continues at a slow, but sure rate
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 Growth has picked up a bit.  Coloration continues to improve and it is taking on a deeper purple color.
Sep '01 Growth continues to accelerate.   Color also continues to improve.  This is a very subtly attractive coral.
Mar '03 After another 1 1/2 years, the coral has only increased its mass by about 50%.  It is now about 6" long.  Color is less vibrant than it has been in the past.

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