{"product_id":"purple-pocillopora-acuta","title":"Purple Pocillopora Acuta","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Pocillopora acuta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis Purple Pocillopora acuta develops a compact branching colony with fine branches and a textured surface formed by small rounded verrucae. The growing tips show developing coloration, indicating an actively growing colony that continues to thicken and branch as it establishes in a reef aquarium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe purple coloration of this coral is most noticeable under actinic blue reef lighting. When the coral is healthy and fully settled into an aquarium, the polyps create a soft purple glow across the colony that becomes especially visible during peak blue lighting periods.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnlike some Pocillopora species such as \u003cem\u003ePocillopora damicornis\u003c\/em\u003e, which can release planula larvae and spread naturally throughout aquariums, we have not observed this behavior with this aquaculture lineage in our systems. It tends to grow as a contained branching colony rather than appearing in unexpected areas of the aquarium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe grew this coral 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.\n\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\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 Mid to upper areas of the reef aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent alkalinity, salinity, and nutrient levels support long term growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nPocillopora acuta generally adapts well to established reef aquariums when provided with stable water chemistry and adequate water movement. Strong, varied flow helps keep the coral surface clean and encourages healthy polyp extension.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike most SPS corals, this species receives much of its energy from photosynthesis through its symbiotic algae. Healthy reef systems also provide dissolved nutrients, microbial activity, and suspended organic matter that contribute to long term coral health.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nMany reef aquarists support this environment using products 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 broader reef nutrition strategy.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike most SPS corals, Pocillopora acuta benefits from stable water chemistry and gradual adjustments to lighting and flow. Sudden changes in alkalinity, salinity, or temperature can cause temporary stress or reduced polyp extension.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nNewly introduced or freshly fragmented colonies may require a short acclimation period before resuming normal growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAll corals are carefully packed to maintain stable temperatures and minimize transport stress during shipping. Our goal is to ensure each coral arrives in healthy condition and transitions smoothly into your reef aquarium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor full details, please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32331520245899,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/products\/Purple-Tip-Stylophora_NDA.jpg?v=1654868475","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/purple-pocillopora-acuta","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}