{"product_id":"paletta-pink-tip-acropora","title":"Paletta Pink Tip Acropora","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"reef-coral-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-coral-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-coral-type\"\u003eSPS Coral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaletta Pink Tip Acropora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcropora sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePaletta Pink Tip Acropora\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking SPS coral known for its elegant branching growth form and distinctive pink-colored growth tips. Under suitable reef lighting and stable water conditions, the colony can develop strong contrast between its base coloration and bright fluorescent tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Acropora species, the Paletta Pink Tip requires excellent water quality, strong lighting, good water movement, and stable reef parameters. When maintained successfully, it can develop into a dense branching colony and become an impressive centerpiece in an SPS-dominated reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCare Difficulty\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e80 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-track\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"reef-progress-fill reef-score-80\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEasy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExpert\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e85 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-track\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"reef-progress-fill reef-score-85\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e85 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-track\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"reef-progress-fill reef-score-85\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStrong\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAggression\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e50 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-track\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"reef-progress-fill reef-progress-danger reef-score-50\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e75 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-track\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"reef-progress-fill reef-score-75\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-care-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-track\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"reef-progress-fill reef-score-30\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-progress-labels\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOptional\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEssential\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eLighting and Water Flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paletta Pink Tip Acropora performs best under \u003cstrong\u003estrong reef lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e. A PAR range of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e250–400\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for many established colonies, although the ideal intensity depends on the coral’s previous lighting conditions, placement, and overall aquarium stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003estrong, turbulent, and variable water flow\u003c\/strong\u003e. Acropora corals benefit from high water movement that keeps oxygen levels elevated, prevents detritus from settling between branches, and improves nutrient exchange around the coral tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing the coral directly in front of a single powerful pump. Broad, random, and alternating flow is preferable to a narrow constant stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eAquarium Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Paletta Pink Tip Acropora in the \u003cstrong\u003emiddle to upper area\u003c\/strong\u003e of the reef aquarium where it can receive strong lighting and good water circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow sufficient space around the colony for future branching growth and to prevent contact with neighboring corals. Good polyp extension, strong coloration, and active tip growth generally indicate that the placement is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.5–9.0 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e420–450 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1280–1400 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNitrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–10 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.02–0.08 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-parameter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.0–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paletta Pink Tip Acropora contains symbiotic zooxanthellae and obtains most of its energy through photosynthesis. Direct feeding is not essential, but the coral may benefit from very fine suspended foods and dissolved nutrients available in a healthy reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"reef-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine zooplankton-based coral foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-particle SPS coral foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmino acid supplements formulated for reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural dissolved and suspended nutrients from regular fish feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive feeding or nutrient supplementation. Maintaining balanced nutrients and stable water chemistry is more important than heavy target feeding for Acropora corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eCompatibility and Aggression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paletta Pink Tip Acropora is considered \u003cstrong\u003emoderately aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although it does not have long sweeper tentacles like many LPS corals, it can compete with neighboring corals through direct contact and may damage or overgrow nearby colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave adequate space around the colony for future branching growth. Avoid placing it where rapidly growing corals or aggressive LPS species can reach its branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcropora corals are particularly sensitive to sudden changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, lighting intensity, and nutrient levels. Long-term stability is one of the most important factors for maintaining strong coloration and healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"reef-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapid tissue necrosis (RTN) and slow tissue necrosis (STN) can progress quickly in stressed Acropora colonies. Inspect the coral regularly for tissue recession, exposed white skeleton, pests, or sudden changes in coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eAcclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclimate the coral gradually to both the aquarium’s water chemistry and lighting. Begin the coral under slightly reduced light intensity and increase exposure gradually over several days or weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSudden exposure to very strong lighting can cause bleaching or tissue stress. Likewise, rapid changes in alkalinity, salinity, or temperature should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen handling the coral, hold it by the frag plug or exposed skeleton whenever possible and avoid touching the living tissue directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"reef-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"reef-section-title\"\u003eSigns of Good Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"reef-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular polyp extension, particularly during feeding periods or after lights dim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong and consistent coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright pink coloration on actively growing branch tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible new skeletal growth at the tips and base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy tissue completely covering the skeleton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bleaching, tissue recession, excessive mucus, RTN, STN, or visible pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53309369221434,"sku":"C-SPS-001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"JOD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/3279\/3402\/files\/WWC-Paletta-Pink-Tip-acropora.webp?v=1775998922","url":"https:\/\/reefamorous.com\/products\/paletta-pink-tip-acropora","provider":"Reefamorous","version":"1.0","type":"link"}