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Acropora Spathulata
AdvancedAcropora spathulata
An Acropora described by Brook in 1891 as Madrepora spathulata. It lives on intertidal reefs in clear water, mostly on the back reef and reef flat, and is confined to a shallow band of 1-10 m.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
22〜26℃
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with powdered or liquid coral foods and phytoplankton.
About
Acropora spathulata was described by George Brook in 1891 as Madrepora spathulata. SeaLifeBase records it on intertidal reefs with clear water, mostly on the back reef and reef flat. Its range is the Indo-West Pacific and it is confined to a shallow band of 1-10 m. SeaLifeBase describes its habitat as intertidal reefs with clear water, mostly on the back reef and reef flat. WoRMS treats the name as valid, with Madrepora spathulata Brook, 1891 as a synonym. The IUCN assessed it as Endangered in 2023 and it is listed on CITES Appendix II.
Source: WoRMS
Temperature & humidity for the Acropora Spathulata
The ideal temperature for the Acropora Spathulata is 22〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Indo-West Pacific
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.
Flow & Placement
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 spathulata (Brook, 1891)
Synonyms: Madrepora spathulata Brook, 1891
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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