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Acropora Austera
AdvancedAcropora austera
A fast-growing Indo-Pacific Acropora dispersed by ocean currents. It grows on upper reef slopes, especially where exposed to turbulence, and on mid reef slopes swept by strong currents.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
22〜26℃
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with powdered or liquid coral foods and phytoplankton.
About
Acropora austera was described by James Dwight Dana in 1846 as Madrepora austera. It ranges widely across the Indo-Pacific, between 29N and 34S and from 27E to 135W, and is known as a fast-growing species dispersed by ocean currents. SeaLifeBase records it subtidally at depths of 3-20 m in almost all reef habitats, and particularly on upper reef slopes exposed to turbulence and on mid reef slopes swept by strong currents. That preference for high-energy water translates directly into how flow should be set up for it in the aquarium. WoRMS treats Acropora parahemprichii, described by Veron in 2000, as a synonym. The IUCN assessed it as Endangered in 2023 and it is listed on CITES Appendix II.
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Temperature & humidity for the Acropora Austera
The ideal temperature for the Acropora Austera is 22〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Indo-Pacific, between 29N and 34S and from 27E to 135W
Temperature
22〜26℃
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with powdered or liquid coral foods and phytoplankton.
Care Guide
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.
Care Specifications
- Carbonate (KH)
- 8–12 dKH
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.023–1.025
- Calcium (Ca)
- 380–440 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg)
- 1300–1400 ppm
SPSLight: High (PAR>150)Flow: HighPlacement: Top
Sources: LiveAquaria (Acropora valida) / LiveAquaria (Assorted Acropora Coral) / AlgaeBarn: A Quick Guide to LPS and SPS / SeaLifeBase
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Acropora austera (Dana, 1846)
Synonyms: Madrepora austera Dana, 1846, Acropora parahemprichii Veron, 2000
Authority databases: WoRMS
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix IIIUCN EN · Endangered
Sources: CITES Appendix II (Scleractinia spp. listed as an order) / IUCN Red List (via SeaLifeBase)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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