Can beginners keep this coral?

Hyacinthus Table Acropora is considered a coral for experienced keepers. It requires confident management of water quality, lighting, and flow, making it a challenging choice for first-time coral keepers.

How large does this coral grow?

Colonies can grow to over 1 meter in diameter. Growth is fast, expanding roughly 3 to 10 cm per year, so it's important to allow enough space at the placement site.

Is this coral subject to trade regulations?

Acropora Hyacinthus (Table Acropora) is listed in CITES Appendix II. International trade requires a permit from the exporting country, but as far as CITES is concerned, no registration is needed to buy or sell individuals already legally in Japan.

What tank conditions does it need?

It does best placed high in the tank where strong lighting and flow reach it. Water parameters like calcium and alkalinity also need to be kept within a stable range.

Can it be kept alongside other corals?

Yes, but since it grows quickly and spreads widely, it should be placed with sufficient spacing from neighboring corals to prevent future contact.

Acropora Hyacinthus (Table Acropora)

The Hyacinthus Table Acropora is a striking coral known for its lattice-like network of thin branches that spreads out into a broad, table-shaped colony. Its branch tips curve sharply, ringed with small cup-shaped structures that give the colony a delicate, intricate texture. Growth is fast, with the colony diameter expanding roughly 3 to 10 cm per year, making it rewarding for aquarists who enjoy watching their layout evolve. That said, this coral is considered suitable for experienced keepers, as it can be sensitive to shifts in water quality and lighting. It's a great choice for hobbyists ready to give a coral close, attentive care.

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Acropora Hyacinthus (Table Acropora) key facts

Care level: Advanced
Size: Colonies can exceed 1 m across
Temperature: 24〜27℃
Diet: Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with powdered or liquid coral foods and phytoplankton.
Lighting: Requires strong light. AlgaeBarn cites successful Acropora keeping at PAR 800 or more. Start newly added colonies under reduced light and raise it over several weeks.
Flow & Placement: Allow for the footprint the table will eventually cast: corals beneath it are easily shaded. Make sure strong flow also reaches the underside of the plate.
Water Temperature & Quality: Water 22-26C, specific gravity 1.023-1.025, KH 8-12, calcium 380-440 ppm, magnesium 1300-1400 ppm. Sudden swings in alkalinity are the most common cause of tissue loss.
Feeding: Most of its nutrition comes from photosynthesis by its zooxanthellae. Powdered or liquid coral foods and phytoplankton can be offered as a supplement, but stable light and water chemistry matter more than feeding.
Notes: It grows fast, adding 3-10 cm of diameter a year, so plan on periodic fragging to manage colony size. Tabular Acropora are easily confused with one another. Listed on CITES Appendix II.

TraitsSPSAcroporaTable coralCITES II

About Acropora Hyacinthus (Table Acropora)

Hyacinthus Table Acropora is a classic table coral with lattice-like branching. Fast-growing and best suited to experienced reef keepers.

7 things to know before welcoming a Acropora Hyacinthus (Table Acropora)

1Advanced Care Level
Hyacinthus Table Acropora is sensitive to fluctuations in water quality, lighting, and flow, requiring a consistently stable environment. It's best suited to keepers with prior Acropora experience or a solid understanding of reef tank management.
2Broad, Table-Shaped Growth
Colonies can reach over 1 meter in diameter, growing at a rate of about 3 to 10 cm per year. Be sure to allocate ample open space around the placement site to accommodate this spread.
3Requires Strong Light and Flow
Strong lighting and vigorous water flow are essential to maintaining the coral's characteristic lattice-like branch structure. Position it high in the tank where both light and flow reach consistently.
4Distinctive Cup-Shaped Tips
The branch tips curve sharply, surrounded by small cup-shaped structures around a larger central one. Observing this intricate detail is one of the pleasures of keeping this coral.
5Stable Water Parameters
Maintaining calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium within stable ranges is key to healthy growth. Make regular water testing part of your routine.
6Pre-Purchase Tank Readiness
Before bringing one home, confirm that your lighting, flow, and water quality equipment can meet this coral's demands. Introducing it into an unprepared setup can lead to poor health.
7Spacing from Other Corals
Because of its fast growth and wide spread, it's best placed with enough distance from neighboring corals to avoid future contact as the colony expands.

Frequently asked questions about Acropora Hyacinthus (Table Acropora)

Q.Can beginners keep this coral?: A.Hyacinthus Table Acropora is considered a coral for experienced keepers. It requires confident management of water quality, lighting, and flow, making it a challenging choice for first-time coral keepers.
Q.How large does this coral grow?: A.Colonies can grow to over 1 meter in diameter. Growth is fast, expanding roughly 3 to 10 cm per year, so it's important to allow enough space at the placement site.
Q.Is this coral subject to trade regulations?: A.Acropora Hyacinthus (Table Acropora) is listed in CITES Appendix II. International trade requires a permit from the exporting country, but as far as CITES is concerned, no registration is needed to buy or sell individuals already legally in Japan.
Q.What tank conditions does it need?: A.It does best placed high in the tank where strong lighting and flow reach it. Water parameters like calcium and alkalinity also need to be kept within a stable range.
Q.Can it be kept alongside other corals?: A.Yes, but since it grows quickly and spreads widely, it should be placed with sufficient spacing from neighboring corals to prevent future contact.