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Acropora Solitaryensis
AdvancedAcropora solitaryensis
An Acropora described by Veron and Wallace in 1984. It occupies a broad depth band of 2-30 m and in subtropical locations also occurs on rocky foreshores. Its Japanese name is simply midoriishi.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
22〜26℃
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with powdered or liquid coral foods and phytoplankton.
About
Acropora solitaryensis was described by Veron and Wallace in 1984. SeaLifeBase records it as reef-associated at depths of 2-30 m across the Indo-Pacific, between 35N and 30S and from 95E to 175W. Reaching 35N makes it one of the higher-latitude members of the genus, and in subtropical locations it is indeed found on rocky foreshores as well as on subtidal reef slopes, walls and submerged reefs. WoRMS gives its Japanese name as midoriishi, the same word used for the genus as a whole, so it is safer to cite the scientific name alongside it. Husbandry requirements are those of the genus: strong light, strong flow and a stable supply of alkalinity and calcium. The IUCN assessed it as Endangered in 2023 and it is listed on CITES Appendix II.
Source: WoRMS
Temperature & humidity for the Acropora Solitaryensis
The ideal temperature for the Acropora Solitaryensis is 22〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Indo-Pacific, between 35N and 30S and from 95E to 175W
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 solitaryensis Veron & Wallace, 1984
Authority databases: WoRMS
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix IIIUCN EN · Endangered
Domestic law: Collecting in Japanese waters is governed by each prefecture's fisheries adjustment regulations, which differ by prefecture. Okinawa Prefecture's regulations ban the collection of reef-building corals, including stony corals (Scleractinia), organ-pipe corals (Tubiporidae) and blue coral (Helioporacea); this covers corals naturally attached to quays or ropes, broken fragments lying on the seabed, and skeletons. Possessing or selling illegally collected corals is also banned. Cultured corals are exempt, and the prefecture advises buyers to confirm that a coral is cultured, on an artificial base or tagged.
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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