Acropora tortuosa.
| Date | Misc. Info | Pics |
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PARENT COLONY |
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| Mar '01 | Frag from Upscales LFS in Mar '01
400W 10K MH Lighting |
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| Apr '01 | The frag has encrusted onto the base rock. The color is fading somewhat, but polyp extension is very good and some signs of overall growth can be seen. | ![]() |
| 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 High water motion No obvious growth from last update, but coloration is improving. |
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| Jul '01 | Growth has significantly sped up since moving to the new tank. Side branches have started to form along the sides of the coral. Overall height has not really changed yet. | ![]() |
| Sep '01 | Growth continues to a good pace for this coral. Several significant branches are starting to form. Coral has grown about 1/2" in height and now stands about 2 1/2" tall. | ![]() |
| Mar '03 | The has grown into a fairly respectable colony at this point. It is about 8" tall with a number of large horizontal side branches. Coloration has remained a very deep solid blue. | ![]() |