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Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata)

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Elkhorn Coral
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Where to buy Elkhorn Coral

Best known price right now: $13.30 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.

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About Elkhorn Coral

Elkhorn coral forms distinctive branching colonies resembling elk antlers, with thick, bifurcating branches. Coloration ranges from brown to tan, cream, or pale yellow, often with contrasting polyp coloration. Colonies can grow very large in the wild.

Key facts

Feeding Needs
Light supplemental feeding
Family
Acroporidae
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026
Coral Type
SPS
Care Requirements
• Minimum 120 gallon tank with strong, unidirectional water flow • Requires high PAR lighting (300+ PAR); place in upper portions of reef • Temperature range 72–79°F; maintain stable salinity (SG 1.024–1.026) • Feed occasionally with quality coral foods or rely on photosynthesis in nutrient-rich systems • Highly susceptible to white band disease and coral bleaching; requires pristine water conditions
Min tank size
120 gallons
Care difficulty
Difficult
Coloration
Brown, tan, cream, or pale yellow with variable polyp coloration.
Appearance Description
Elkhorn coral forms distinctive branching colonies resembling elk antlers, with thick, bifurcating branches. Coloration ranges from brown to tan, cream, or pale yellow, often with contrasting polyp coloration. Colonies can grow very large in the wild.
Lighting Requirement
High
Additional Notes
Requires stable parameters and pristine water quality. Highly susceptible to bleaching and disease; recommended for experienced reefers only.
Growth Rate
Rapid

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