RED DRAGON ACROPORA

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🌊 Overview
This Red Dragon Acropora carduus is one of the most iconic smooth‑skin Acropora varieties in the hobby. Its vibrant cherry‑red branches and soft pink‑to‑white polyps create a clean, elegant look that stands out in any SPS‑dominant reef. Known for its slender, upright growth and refined coloration, Red Dragon is a must‑have for collectors who appreciate high‑contrast, lineage‑rich Acropora.

🧪 Lineage & Source
Aquacultured in-house at The Reef Geeks or sourced or licensed coral farms in Australia or Indonesia. Pest-free, sustainably grown, and held in quarantine for 7+ days prior to listing.

📏 Size & Placement
•     Frag Size: multiple branches; ~1.5"+
•     Placement: Upper reef zones with high light and strong flow
•     Growth Rate: Fast
•     Aggression: Low – peaceful but space-conscious due to rapid growth

💡 Lighting & Flow Requirements
•     Lighting: High PAR (200+) recommended
•     Flow: Strong, randomized flow preferred to prevent detritus buildup and promote polyp extension
•     Acclimation: Gradual light acclimation advised to preserve pastel tones

🍽️ Feeding & Maintenance
•     Nutrition: Primarily photosynthetic via zooxanthellae
•     Supplemental Feeding: Benefits from amino acids and microfauna-rich coral foods
•     Monitoring: Requires stable parameters—alkalinity (7.5–9 dKH), calcium (400–450 ppm), magnesium (1250–1350 ppm), and low nutrients

🧼 Health & Prep
Fully healed, dipped, and monitored for polyp extension and tissue integrity. Ready for shipping.