Velvet Jade Acropora

Velvet Jade Acropora Coral Overview Velvet Jade Acropora is a smooth-skin, deeper-water Acropora sp. SPS coral with a refined jade-green presentation. Compared with many shallow-water, heavily textured Acropora types, smooth-skin Acropora often have a cleaner, more polished surface and can be less forgiving of sudden changes in light, flow, or water chemistry. This coral is best suited for established SPS systems with stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, nutrients, and temperature. It is a good fit for reef keepers who prefer more subtle, high-end Acropora forms and can provide careful acclimation rather than aggressive placement under maximum light right away. Care Requirements Genus: Acropora Species: Not confirmed Type: Smooth-skin small polyp stony coral (SPS) Care level: Advanced Lighting: Moderate to medium-high PAR, with gradual acclimation; avoid sudden exposure to very intense light Flow: Moderate to strong, broad and indirect flow; avoid harsh direct blast on the tissue Placement: Start in a stable, moderately lit area and move gradually if higher light is needed Stability & Growth Smooth-skin Acropora are especially worth treating with patience. Rapid swings in alkalinity, abrupt lighting changes, unstable nutrients, or rough handling can cause stress before the coral has fully settled. Stable husbandry, careful observation, and slow adjustments are the best path to long-term colour and growth. For reef keepers building a stable SPS routine, Hydroshock 3-Part Complete System is the major-element support system we use to help maintain consistent skeletal growth conditions in coral systems. Feeding & Nutrition Velvet Jade 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 better with steady nutrient availability than with heavy, inconsistent feeding. For reef keepers who want to support microbial diversity and natural food-web inputs, Palustris Live Bacteria - Bacto Fuel and the Planktura live culture lineup 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. Known Sensitivities Like many smooth-skin Acropora, this coral can be sensitive to parameter instability, abrupt lighting increases, shipping stress, pest pressure, and overly direct flow. Reduced polyp extension, paling, muted colour, or tissue recession can occur when conditions shift too quickly. Careful acclimation, stable placement, and inspection or quarantine are recommended. Shipping & Arrival Guarantee We pack corals carefully to help them arrive in good condition and recover well after transit. Review our shipping policy and Arrive Alive Guarantee 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.