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  Pure Gold Samo - SPS Coral
  Family/Genus/Species:
Acroporidae/Acropora/samoensis
Origin:
Indo/West Pacific Ocean
  Feeding:
Phytoplankton, Rotifers, Baby Artemia, Marine Algae
Lighting:
Very High. Metal Halide preferred.
  Water Flow:
High
Ease of Care:
Very Difficult
  Special Requirements and Information:
In the wild, these Acros can get huge. In your tank they'll get a large as the tank and your care will allow. While some of the branches will stretch toward the light, they primarily grow wider. Give them plenty of room so they don't get into a coral war with their neighbors. They require the best of water flow and lighting conditions. Initially place them away from your light source until they've acclimated and then move them to where they can gather the most light available.
Feed anytime during the day. Once they're accustomed to your tank, they can be introduced to frozen foods such as chopped blood worms, artemia or squid. Steady and regular feeding of zooplankton will maintain great polyp health which, of course, will be a major benefit the coral. Supplement with strontium, calcium and magnesium.
 


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