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Acropora Yongei (Green Slimer)
AdvancedAcropora yongei
A branching Acropora described by Veron and Wallace in 1984. It is traded for its green colour forms under the name Green Slimer, and WoRMS records the English name Bali green stony coral. It lives at depths of 5-20 m.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
24〜27℃
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with powdered or liquid coral foods and phytoplankton.
About
Acropora yongei was described by Veron and Wallace in 1984. SeaLifeBase records it as reef-associated at depths of 5-20 m across the tropical Indo-Pacific, between 27N and 35S and from 41E to 175W. Its green colour forms circulate in the aquarium trade as Green Slimer, and WoRMS gives the English name Bali green stony coral. Its husbandry requirements are those of the genus: strong light, strong flow and a stable supply of alkalinity and calcium, with poor tolerance of sudden changes in water chemistry. The IUCN assessed it as Endangered in 2023 and it is listed on CITES Appendix II.
Source: WoRMS
Temperature & humidity for the Acropora Yongei (Green Slimer)
The ideal temperature for the Acropora Yongei (Green Slimer) is 24〜27℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Indo-Pacific, between 27N and 35S and from 41E to 175W
Temperature
24〜27℃
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.
- 24–27℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.023–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- 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 /
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 yongei Veron & Wallace, 1984
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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