{"product_id":"golden-jawdropper-acropora","title":"Golden Jawdropper Acropora","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden Jawdropper Acropora (Acropora rosaria)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Jawdropper Acropora is a distinctive \u003cem\u003eAcropora rosaria\u003c\/em\u003e known for its thick, upright branching structure and strong growth-tip coloration. This specimen shows stout, rounded branches with a compact structure and smooth surfaces, creating a dense, sculpted appearance as the colony develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the coral’s tissue carries a brown-gold to warm golden coloration across the branches, giving the colony a rich metallic tone under reef lighting. At the growing tips, the axial corallites develop a vivid bright yellow coloration that contrasts sharply with the darker golden body. These glowing yellow tips are most visible under blue-dominant reef lighting and highlight the coral’s active growth points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcropora rosaria\u003c\/em\u003e typically forms tight, upright colonies with thick branch tips and steady vertical growth. As the coral matures, the combination of golden tissue and bright yellow axial tips creates a high-contrast SPS colony that stands out strongly in the upper reef structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high reef lighting (approximately 250–400 PAR)\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 where light and flow are consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and nutrient levels are important for long-term health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis coral was grown using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e. It includes calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and trace elements in the ratios that corals consume them. Maintaining stable major elements helps support consistent skeletal growth in SPS corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most Acropora, \u003cem\u003eA. rosaria\u003c\/em\u003e receives much of its energy from photosynthesis through symbiotic zooxanthellae. Healthy reef systems also benefit from a diverse microbial and planktonic food web that supports overall coral health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany reef keepers maintain this balance by introducing live microbial and planktonic inputs such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/rhodomonas-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/isochrysis-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eIsochrysis Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e. These are often used as part of broader reef nutrition strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Acropora species, this coral can be sensitive to rapid changes in water chemistry. Sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, or nutrient levels may lead to stress or temporary loss of coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransport and acclimation can also temporarily reduce polyp extension. Gradual light acclimation, stable water parameters, and consistent flow typically help the coral settle in and resume normal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll corals are carefully handled and packed to minimize transport stress and temperature swings during shipping. We use insulated packaging and reliable overnight services to help ensure your coral arrives in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor full details, please review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e information and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924267385086,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Golden-Jawdropper-Acropora_NDA.jpg?v=1773491849","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/golden-jawdropper-acropora","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}