{"product_id":"bali-green-slimer-acropora-yongei","title":"Bali Green Slimer Acropora Yongei","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBali Green Slimer Acropora (\u003cem\u003eAcropora yongei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Bali Green Slimer is one of the most recognizable and widely kept SPS corals in the reef aquarium hobby. Scientifically known as \u003cem\u003eAcropora yongei\u003c\/em\u003e, this coral is famous for its bright yellow-green coloration, rapid growth, and heavy mucus production when handled, which earned it the nickname “Slimer.”\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis species forms thick branching staghorn colonies with a relatively smooth branch surface and clearly defined corallites. Under strong reef lighting the tissue develops a vivid fluorescent green coloration that stands out prominently in SPS aquariums. New growth typically appears as pale or white axial tips as the colony rapidly extends.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nOver time, the name “Green Slimer” has been used for several green staghorn Acropora species in the aquarium trade. The original and most widely recognized form is the Bali Green Slimer, \u003cem\u003eAcropora yongei\u003c\/em\u003e. Compared to similar species such as \u003cem\u003eAcropora aspera\u003c\/em\u003e, which can also appear bright green with shaggy polyps, \u003cem\u003eA. yongei\u003c\/em\u003e typically develops smoother branches and a more classic staghorn structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBali Green Slimer is well known for its fast growth rate and relative resilience compared to many SPS corals. Once established in a stable reef aquarium, it can quickly develop into a large branching colony that becomes a centerpiece of the reef structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike most Acropora species, Bali Green Slimer thrives in stable reef aquariums with strong lighting and consistent water chemistry. It typically performs best when placed in the upper half of the aquarium where it receives intense light and strong water movement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high PAR (200–400)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper rockwork or high-flow areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.025–1.026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAcropora corals depend on stable levels of alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium for skeletal growth. We used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e to grow this coral. It includes calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and trace elements in the ratios that corals consume them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nBali Green Slimer receives much of its energy through photosynthesis from symbiotic zooxanthellae. In healthy reef aquariums, corals also benefit from dissolved nutrients, microbial activity, and suspended plankton within the water column.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSupporting the biological stability of the aquarium with products such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e and maintaining a diverse plankton environment using live phytoplankton like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/rhodomonas-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/isochrysis-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eIsochrysis Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e can help support the broader nutritional ecosystem of a reef aquarium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAlthough Bali Green Slimer is often considered one of the more forgiving SPS corals, it still benefits from stable reef conditions. Rapid swings in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, or nutrient levels can lead to stress or tissue loss.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nProviding strong water movement, stable chemistry, and adequate lighting helps maintain healthy tissue, strong growth, and vibrant coloration.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAll corals are carefully packed to maintain temperature stability and minimize transport stress. We ship healthy, aquacultured specimens that have been grown and stabilized in reef aquarium conditions before leaving our facility.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor full details about delivery expectations and our coral guarantee, please review our \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44531962478846,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Green-Stag_NDA.png?v=1703963630","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/bali-green-slimer-acropora-yongei","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}