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  Cotton Candy Acropora hyacinthus - SPS Coral
  Family/Genus/Species:
Acroporidae/Acropora/hyacinthus
Origin:
Indo/West Pacific Ocean
  Feeding:
Phytoplankton, Rotifers, Baby Artemia, Marine Algae
Lighting:
Extremely High, Metal Halide required
  Water Flow:
Medium High to High
Ease of Care:
Difficult. Not for beginners.
  Special Requirements and Information:
Hyacinthus table corals are a major addition to your tank. They will grow at a reasonable pace given the proper conditions. Acropora should be placed high in the tank. Close to the light source, but not so close to be affected by the heat. Feeding should be light during the day with the full feeding at night. Feed plenty of phytoplankton and add calcium, magnesium and strontium as supplements. Once they're accustomed to your tank, they can be introduced to frozen foods such as chopped blood worms.
Very sensitive to water conditions.
 


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