Acropora tortuosa.

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PARENT COLONY

Mar '01 Frag from Upscales LFS in Mar '01 

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

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.
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.

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