ECC Luminescence Anacropora

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Coral Type: SPS (Small Polyp Stony)
• Lighting Requirement: Medium/High (150-350+ PAR)
• Flow: Moderate/High
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Placement: Rockwork
• Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4"

Overview

The ECC Luminescence Anacropora is a fast-growing SPS coral with vivid neon green branches covered in contrasting red polyps. It shares many care requirements with Acropora but tends to be a bit more forgiving, making it a great option for SPS keepers looking to try something a little different.

Anacropora corals are known for their open, antler-like structure and can quickly become a centerpiece in a mature reef. Just give it strong lighting, stable parameters, and room to grow, and it will reward you with excellent growth and color.

Note: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the coral you will receive.

Water Parameters

This coral thrives in stable water conditions with regular water changes. Corals with a hard skeleton, like this one, will consume calcium and alkalinity as they grow, often requiring additional supplementation. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.

• Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.024-1.026
• Temperature: 75-78 Degrees F
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Alkalinity: 8-9dKH
• Calcium: 380-450ppm
• Magnesium: 1300-1450ppm
• Nitrate (NO3): 10-30ppm
• Phosphate: 0.01-0.1ppm
• Nitrite (NO2): Undetectable
• Ammonia (NH3): Undetectable

Lighting Requirements

This coral does best in medium to high light, around 150-350+ PAR. Gradual acclimation to these light levels is recommended to avoid stress.

For those with mixed reef tanks, a PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels across different corals, helping ensure each coral gets the right intensity for its needs. This careful setup supports the coral’s vibrant color and long-term health.

Ideal Tank Placement

Most often placed directly onto rockwork where it can branch out. Make sure to give it room as it will grow into a fairly large colony.

Water Flow Requirements

Anacropora is found in areas of the reef with some of the strongest currents and greatly benefits from strong water movement in the home aquarium. As the coral gets larger, flow becomes even more important as it's harder to get flow into the middle parts of the colony.

Aggressiveness and Compatibility

It's important to give Anacropora room to grow. While they are small as frags, they will grow into large colonies over time and can shade and overcrowd other nearby corals.

Feeding and Nutrition

Anacropora thrives from having fish present in the tank, whose waste provides nutrients. Regular feeding of amino acids and small zooplankton for both growth and coloration is also a good idea.

Growth Rate and Pattern

This coral has a relatively fast growth rate, forming a branching structure.

Acclimation Process

Acclimation is essential for corals to adjust to their new environment. For a full step-by-step process, refer to our Coral Acclimation Guide.