{"product_id":"jade-crown-acropora","title":"Jade Crown Acropora","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJade Crown Acropora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade Crown Acropora is a compact, fine-branching \u003cstrong\u003eAcropora sp.\u003c\/strong\u003e with a deeper green base colour and dark blue to indigo branch tips. Its dense, upright growth gives it a tight, crown-like profile that stands out from more open-branched SPS colonies. This piece is best suited for reef keepers who can provide stable parameters, strong light, and consistent water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Acropora, this coral responds best in mature systems where alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and nutrients are kept within a steady range. We grow Acropora using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e to support stable skeletal growth and colour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-high to high PAR. Acclimate carefully if moving into stronger light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong, turbulent flow to help keep the branches clean and support healthy tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best placed in the upper half of the reef where it can receive stable light and broad, indirect flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acropora generally do best when alkalinity, calcium, salinity, and temperature remain consistent. Rapid swings are more problematic than slightly imperfect numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acropora\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small polyp stony coral (SPS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade Crown Acropora relies primarily on photosynthesis, but it can benefit from a balanced reef nutrition program. Maintaining appropriate nutrient availability and a healthy microbial environment can help support colour and long-term growth. Many reef systems also benefit from live plankton and bacterial 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 as part of a well-rounded reef feeding approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overfeeding or chasing colour through sudden nutrient changes. Consistency usually produces better results than aggressive adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most Acropora, this coral can be sensitive to parameter instability, abrupt lighting changes, and shipping stress. Tissue recession, reduced polyp extension, or muted colour may occur when conditions fluctuate too quickly. Careful acclimation and stable husbandry are the best ways to help it settle in successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a good idea to inspect and quarantine SPS corals when possible, especially in systems where pest prevention is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pack all corals with care to help them arrive in good condition and recover quickly after transit. Review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e for full details. As with all SPS corals, some temporary stress after shipping is normal, but stable placement and gentle acclimation usually give the best outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088180326654,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Green-Acro_NDA.png?v=1776518146","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/jade-crown-acropora","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}