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  Gold Flake Starflower - SPS Coral
  Family/Genus/Species:
Acroporidae/Astreopora/myriophthalma
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:
This unusual Acro is also called a "Moon Coral" or "Pebble Coral". The polyps are random, attached, equal in height and rounded. When you look closely at the polyps, they have a multi-faceted star appearance. The colonies normally form a ball-like appearance, while occasionally in a plate formation.
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. Once they're accustomed to your tank, they can be introduced to frozen foods such as chopped blood worms.
They can be aggressive towards their neighbors and should be given plenty of room.
 


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