The ORA® Aquacultured Orchid Berry Coral is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral that will, in time, grow long and slender branches that will resemble the antlers of a deer. These are very beautiful corals with a pink/purple color on the base, and shades of green/gold on its growth tips. The polyps of Acropora sp. corals give the colony a fuzzy appearance when fully expanded. Not only does it provide an indication of its health, but also ads much beauty to the overall appearance of the coral.

The Orchid Berry Coral is a fast growing coral that will adapt well to a variety of lighting conditions. This coral prefers a moderately high light level combined with strong, intermittent water current within the aquarium. For maximum growth and good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.

The Orchid Berry Coral frags are mounted on a small black plastic plug that can be placed easily and securely in or between the rockwork in the reef aquarium. This coral, as with other corals, will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"