Vibrant Corals Purple Monster Acropora Presents Ideal Case Study For Coral Genetics

The last few months Vibrant Corals has been bringing in wild Solomon Island Acropora they claim are the same as the original purple monster. In a recent Reef Therapy episode I spoke with Dr. Eli Meyer and Dr. Andrew Bouwma…

Pieces Of The Ocean’s Top 10 Acropora

I asked Kenny Lin owner of Pieces Of The Ocean what their top 10 Acropora were – he provided me the following list, descriptions and pictures. Viewer discretion is advised – it’s gonna get hot… 1. POTO Flamethrower The Flamethrower…

Introduction To Acropora Care

Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Acropora! If an everyday, non-reefing individual was told to picture a coral, they are most likely envisioning an Acropora. Acropora, or Acro for short, are the pinnacle of not only reef keeping but actual reefs in…

Vibrant Corals Imports Sick Acropora millepora With a Surprise Splice

Last week Vibrant Corals and Fish located in Irving Texas brought in an absolute stunner of a millie. Hailing from Golden Reef Solomon Island this piece features a green base with purple/pink corallites at the base and dark blue/purple corallites…

Coral Oasis Brings in The Zenith of Smooth Skin Acropora

Coral Oasis, a store based in Hanoi, Vietnam, has brought in, hands down, one of the best smooth skins I have ever laid eyes on. I spoke to the owner, who told me they had the piece for around six…

Rare Mesophotic Acropora pichoni Surfaces at ACI Aquaculture

Last week, I visited ACI Aquaculture in Plant City, Florida. While there, Chris showed me a variety of specimens that he had recently imported. Among them was something I had never seen before. At first, I thought I was looking…

The Staghorns of Bauhinia: A Short Tour Of Acropora Species In Wild Hong Kong

When someone talks about Hong Kong, we would most likely associate it with the breathtaking skyscrapers, night scenery, the bustling city life as well as its diverse people and culture. But this tiny city tucked away on the coast of…

Phestilla arnoldi is a New Species of Acropora Eating Nudibranch

Researchers surveying a coral reef in the Gulf of Thailand have found 13 species of coral-eating nudibranch, including one that’s totally new to science. The nudibranchs belong to the genus Phestilla – small, frilly, parasitic/predatory sea slugs which mimic the…

Acropora speciosa – what you need to know

We’re seeing quite a few lovely examples of Acropora speciosa turn up in stores lately, including the coveted “Flaming Sunrise.” Here’s a montage of everything we have on them, written by experts, to aid in our knowledge, and their aquarium…

Grzegorz Grebosz’s Acropora are Probiotic Perfection

We admit to following and admiring this aquarium for a while, and although it’s existed in several guises since 2015, the bright, tabling acros and pristine, immaculately clean tank always manage to keep it looking like new. We caught up…