{"product_id":"melon-berry-acropora","title":"Melon Berry Acropora","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMelon Berry Acropora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelon Berry Acropora is an \u003cem\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e sp. SPS coral best suited for established reef aquariums with stable chemistry, strong lighting, and consistent, turbulent water movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good choice for reef keepers who are already comfortable maintaining SPS corals and want a named Acropora strain with strong colour potential under stable conditions. Like other Acropora, it rewards consistency more than aggressive adjustment, so slow changes and reliable testing are more important than chasing exact numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e\n\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-high to high PAR, with careful acclimation when moving into stronger light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong, varied flow to help keep the branches clean and support healthy tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best placed in the upper half of a mature reef where it can receive stable light and broad, indirect flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStability \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e corals generally do best when alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, nutrients, and temperature remain steady. Rapid swings are usually more stressful than slightly imperfect numbers. For reef keepers building a stable SPS routine, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroshock 3-Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e is the same style of major-element support we use to maintain consistent skeletal growth conditions in coral systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelon Berry Acropora relies primarily on photosynthesis, but it can benefit from a balanced reef nutrition program that supports tissue health, colour, and the surrounding reef microbiome. Many SPS systems do well with steady nutrient availability rather than heavy, inconsistent feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reef keepers who want to support microbial diversity and natural food-web inputs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria - Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/planktura\"\u003ePlanktura live culture lineup\u003c\/a\u003e can fit into a broader reef nutrition approach. Avoid overfeeding or making sudden nutrient changes in an attempt to force colour; stable husbandry usually produces better long-term results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most Acropora, this coral can be sensitive to parameter instability, abrupt lighting changes, shipping stress, and pest pressure. Reduced polyp extension, muted colour, or tissue recession can occur when conditions shift too quickly. Careful acclimation, stable placement, and inspection or quarantine are recommended, especially for SPS-focused systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pack corals carefully to help them arrive in good condition and recover well after transit. Review our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e for full details before ordering livestock. As with all SPS corals, some temporary stress after shipping is normal, but stable placement and gradual acclimation give the coral the best chance to settle in successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288315769086,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Melon-Berry-Acropora_NDA.jpg?v=1780059454","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/melon-berry-acropora","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}