Acropora Merlin Staff – WYSIWYG. You get exactly the coral shown in the photo.
Blue-light photo with white balance Size: WYSIWYG
In short: The Acropora Merlin Staff is an Acropora (SPS coral) from our own captive breeding with the trade name “Merlin Staff”. At Premium Reefing you get exactly the specimen in the photo (WYSIWYG).
At a glance
Species: Acropora sp. – traded as “Merlin Staff”
Origin: our own captive breeding (Premium Reefing)
Colour: pink-red with orange polyps, several branches
Growth form: branching frag
Group: SPS coral
Size: WYSIWYG
About this coral
“Merlin Staff” is a trade name for an Acropora with strong pink-red colouring and striking orange polyps. The branches grow upright and fork evenly. This coral comes from our own captive breeding. The photo is a blue-light photo.
Care
Placement: middle to upper part of the tank
Light: medium to high
Flow: strong and alternating
Feeding: amino acids and fine particle food support growth and colour
“Merlin Staff” is a trade name, not a species name. It stands for this pink-red Acropora with orange polyps.
Who is this Acropora suitable for?
For experienced reefers with stable water parameters: KH 7–8.5 dKH, calcium 400–450 mg/l, magnesium 1,300–1,400 mg/l, plus medium to high light and strong, alternating flow.
Will I get exactly this coral?
Yes. WYSIWYG means you get exactly the specimen shown in the photo.
Where does the coral come from?
It comes from our own captive breeding.
Are these the real colours?
The photo is a blue-light photo with white balance. Under different lighting the colours can look different.
How do I place the coral?
Place it a little lower or in a shadier spot first, then move it gradually into full light over one to two weeks.
SPS corals · Small-polyp stony coral
Care at a glance
Typical requirements of the genus – individual specimens may differ.
Difficulty
Demanding – very stable water parameters required.
Light
High and even.
Flow
Strong and alternating.
Placement
Upper reef zone, standing freely.
Feeding
Mainly photosynthetic; trace elements support colouration.
Small-polyp stony corals such as Acropora, Montipora, Stylophora and Millepora form the backbone of natural reefs. They grow in branching, plate-like or encrusting forms and, with the right care, show exceptionally strong colours. Keeping them requires very stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium levels as well as low but measurable nutrients. Strong lighting and powerful, alternating flow are a must. If you test regularly and dose consistently, SPS corals will reward you with rapid growth and intense colours.
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